AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoWAHO Leadership: Togolese public health expert Prof. Palokinam Pitche officially took over as Director-General of WAHO on Sept. 1, bringing over 25 years of experience in HIV care, health policy, and regional health protocol harmonization. Health Data for Policy: Togo’s INSEED launched the third Harmonized Survey on Household Living Conditions (EHCVM-3), running Sept. 7 to Dec. 2026, to update poverty trends and track access to education, healthcare, and jobs. Cartography & Health Education: The UN General Assembly backed Togo-led efforts to replace the Mercator map with the Equal Earth projection, a move aimed at correcting how Africa’s size is taught and perceived in classrooms. Public Health Risk Awareness: A Ghana court sentenced a Nigerian food vendor to seven years for human trafficking and prostitution, highlighting ongoing cross-border exploitation that can fuel serious health harms. Regional Health Systems: Coverage also points to WHO-backed pushes for wider access to hydroxyurea for sickle cell care, with local production and child-friendly formulations gaining attention across Africa.
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