AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNeonatal Care Breakthrough: New research highlights that starting kangaroo mother care immediately after birth for premature and low-birth-weight babies may improve survival, but real-world hospital use varies by timing, staffing, monitoring, and family support. Ebola Alert: The Gambia Ministry of Health has activated heightened surveillance after WHO and Africa CDC classified an Ebola outbreak in parts of Central and East Africa as major public health emergencies; officials say there are currently no suspected or confirmed cases in The Gambia. Health Workforce Boost: American International University of West Africa (AIUWA) graduated 322 students, including pharmacy, nursing, medical laboratory science, public health and midwifery, and announced new postgraduate programmes. Women’s Health & Education: Merck Foundation launched Ghana’s “Educating Linda” scholarships with the First Lady, aiming to strengthen healthcare capacity and reduce infertility stigma while supporting underprivileged girls’ education. Public Health Systems Link: Climate and urbanisation pressures are worsening flooding and public health risks across Africa, with housing damage linked to lost lives and health impacts.
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