AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHIV Drug Resistance Watch (Togo): Togo’s HIV gains are real, but new CARESP surveillance among 264 children and adolescents found early signs of dolutegravir resistance—about 80% still had undetectable viral loads, while nearly 10% of those with virological failure showed resistance—raising the need for tighter monitoring as funding declines. Universal Health Coverage (Togo): Togo’s National Social Security Fund (CNSS) is rolling out Universal Health Insurance (AMU) cards nationwide for retired workers and dependents, including people with cross-border work histories; registration runs until Oct 15, with benefits effective Jan 1, 2026. Border Health Preparedness (Ghana/DRC Ebola): Ghana’s deputy health minister flagged gaps at Aflao and Elubo border posts during Ebola preparedness checks—especially inadequate PPE, staffing, and degraded facilities—while noting no suspected cases in Ghana. Cross-Border Trade Safety (Ghana–Togo): A women-led Trans-Border Business Network workshop in Aflao trained 300+ traders on tax compliance and safe, legal border practices, warning that using unapproved routes can trigger harsh customs penalties. Sports Nutrition & Physiotherapy (Ghana/Togo): A “Fuel For Fight” workshop at Accra Sports Stadium trained 40 boxing coaches from Ghana and Togo on sports dieting, hydration, rest, and physiotherapy drills to support safer performance. Nuclear & Radiology Oversight (Togo): Togo’s lawmakers approved bills on joining key nuclear safety and radiological emergency conventions, aiming to strengthen national prevention, monitoring, and risk management.
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