AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHIV Treatment Watch: Togo reports strong progress with about 85% viral suppression, but researchers have detected early signs of dolutegravir resistance in children and adolescents—especially among those with virological failure—raising the need for tighter monitoring as funding declines. Universal Health Coverage Push: Togo’s National Social Security Fund (CNSS) is rolling out Universal Health Insurance (AMU) cards nationwide for retired workers and dependents, including people with cross-border pension histories, with full benefits set to start January 1, 2026. Border Health Preparedness: Ghana’s deputy health minister flagged gaps at Ebola-risk border posts, including weak protective gear, staffing shortages, and degraded facilities—an urgent reminder for the region as DRC’s Ebola outbreak continues. Nuclear Safety Upgrade: Togo’s lawmakers approved bills to join key nuclear and radiological safety conventions, aiming to strengthen oversight and risk management for peaceful nuclear use. Cancer Care Training: NMIMR and JICA are training healthcare professionals from six African countries in modern lab skills to improve infectious disease diagnosis. Energy & Forest Health: A new study warns that charcoal and fuelwood—still the main cooking fuel in Togo and elsewhere—are driving forest loss and health harms.
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