AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWAHO Leadership: Togolese public health expert Prof. Palokinam Pitche officially assumed office as Director-General of the West African Health Organization (WAHO) on Sept. 1, bringing over 25 years of experience in HIV care, health systems strengthening, and regional protocol harmonization. Disease Watch: Nigeria’s Plateau State reported a diphtheria outbreak with 23 deaths and 143 suspected cases in two weeks, citing antitoxin shortages and late presentation as key hurdles. Health Financing for Impact: The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Center of Statistics (ACS) trained Togo and three other countries to build health-focused Social Accounting Matrices, helping policymakers see health spending as an investment. Health System Voice: A regional initiative will strengthen patient support centres in three West African countries, aiming to give patients a stronger say in healthcare. Regional Health Diplomacy: Togo’s health leadership moves alongside broader regional cooperation as WAHO takes on renewed importance for ECOWAS health priorities.
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