AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Recovery: Missionary doctor Dr. Peter Stafford, who contracted Ebola while treating a patient in the DRC, is in steady recovery in Berlin’s Charité hospital; his wife and four children tested negative and remain asymptomatic. Mental Health Push: WHO’s Africa regional meeting urged countries to close gaps in mental health services, noting low funding and limited access to integrated care, especially in rural areas. Menstrual Dignity: Yaounde hosted the “My Free Period” festival to break taboos and improve menstrual hygiene and reproductive health education, with the model already active in Togo and other countries. Avian Flu Preparedness: Nigeria launched an FAO-backed program to strengthen surveillance, diagnosis, biosecurity, and risk communication for highly pathogenic avian influenza using a One Health approach. Pan-African Mobility (Togo): Togo scrapped entry visa requirements for African nationals from May 18, 2026 (up to 30 days), with an online pre-arrival registration still required. Roads & Health Access: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development reports progress on major road projects, including Togo’s Sokodé–Bassar rehabilitation reaching 92% completion, supporting safer transport and access to services.
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