AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHIV Treatment Watch (Togo): Togo reports an 85% viral suppression rate among people living with HIV, but new surveillance flags early signs of resistance to dolutegravir—the key AIDS drug—among children and adolescents, with about 10% of those failing treatment showing resistance signals, 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 cross-border pensioners, with registration requirements and benefits set to start January 1, 2026. Health Systems Training (Africa): NMIMR and JICA are training healthcare professionals from six countries, including Togo, in modern lab skills to strengthen infectious disease diagnosis and lab quality. Border Health Preparedness (Ghana/Region): Ghana’s deputy health minister found gaps in PPE, staffing, and degraded border facilities during Ebola readiness checks at Aflao and Elubo, stressing preparedness even without confirmed cases. Cancer Care Capacity (Africa): Merck Foundation continues expanding oncology training scholarships and cancer awareness efforts to address late diagnosis and specialist shortages. Nuclear Safety (Togo): Togo lawmakers approved bills to join major nuclear and radiological safety conventions, aiming to strengthen oversight and risk management.
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