AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoVaccine Funding: Health officials from 27 West and Central African countries are meeting in Lomé until November 13 to develop funded plans to improve immunization. DTP3 coverage reached 71% in 2025, still below the 90% target. Health Coverage: Togo’s cabinet has approved a bill to merge public employees’ pension and health insurance agencies, aiming to simplify access and reduce duplicated administration. Disease Control: WHO training in Lomé is preparing health workers from 10 countries to use acoziborole, a single-dose treatment for eligible sleeping sickness patients. Yellow Fever: WHO reports 67 cases and 18 deaths across nine African countries, including one case in Togo; cross-border movement and uneven vaccination coverage raise concerns about further spread. Specialist Care: Dogta-Lafiè Hospital has performed its first two endoscopic spine surgeries, offering patients a less invasive treatment option locally.**
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