AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEbola Alert: The Gambia Ministry of Health has activated heightened surveillance after WHO and Africa CDC flagged an Ebola outbreak in parts of Central and East Africa, urging calm but vigilance; no suspected or confirmed cases have been reported in The Gambia so far. Newborn Care Research: A new review highlights that starting kangaroo mother care immediately after birth may improve outcomes for premature and low-birth-weight babies, though real-world hospital adoption varies. Maternal & Child Health Focus: Another report reinforces skin-to-skin care as a lifesaving approach for newborns, especially where incubator access is limited. Health System & Workforce: AIUWA’s 10th convocation graduated 322 students, including pharmacy, nursing, medical laboratory science, and public health and midwifery—plus announced new postgraduate programmes. Public Health Risk Watch: With regional disease threats rising, Gambia’s monitoring and preparedness steps are front and centre this week.
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