AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMalaria Control: Togo and Burkina Faso launched a joint seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in Cinkansé, targeting children aged 3–59 months across the border from July 23–26, aiming to protect kids despite mosquito resistance and cross-border movement. Mental Health Care: WHO and partners convened mental health leaders in Lomé, with 26 countries pledging faster, rights-based community mental health services aligned with WHO’s 2030 targets. Lab Capacity Boost: JICA, WHO and the Noguchi Institute trained eight health professionals from Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo and Zambia to strengthen infectious disease lab detection, diagnosis and response. Drug Safety Alert: NDLEA reported major tramadol seizures linked to trafficking routes involving Togo and Benin, including 1.5 million+ pills concealed in trucks. Health System Leadership: ECOWAS approved new appointments for 2026–2030, including leadership roles tied to the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and ECOWAS Court judges, with Togo’s Yaouza Ouro-Sama named Chief Registrar. Local Health Partnerships: Kara Region and France’s Mayotte signed a cooperation agreement that includes sharing expertise in maternal/child health and infectious disease prevention.
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