AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMalaria Prevention in Togo: Togo has started a nationwide campaign distributing 5,658,350 free insecticide-treated mosquito nets to households, following a door-to-door beneficiary census. Health authorities say malaria still drives major illness and deaths, with children under five making up about 70% of fatalities in 2024. Mental Health Rights Across West Africa: In Lomé, WHO and partners brought together 26 countries to expand rights-based mental health care, pushing integration into primary health services and community-centred support. Togo’s Health Financing Push: Togo is preparing to roll out demographic dividend-responsive budgeting for the 2027 national budget, aiming to steer more spending toward human capital, including health. Flood Risks and Health Threats: A new study links severe Gulf of Guinea flooding to climate change and warns that damaged sanitation and contaminated water could raise water-borne disease risks, especially for children. Health System Capacity in the Region: Ghana’s UHAS is resuming work on a major laboratory complex to strengthen practical medical training and support diagnostic services. Public Health in Motion: WHO validated El Salvador for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, highlighting what sustained community action can achieve.
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