AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHealthcare Scholarships: Merck Foundation says it has funded 2,600+ scholarships for healthcare providers across 52 countries and 44 critical specialties, with many alumni becoming first specialists in their home countries, as it convened the 13th Africa Asia Luminary 2026 with First Ladies and health leaders. Healthy Ageing & Wellness: International Day of Yoga celebrations worldwide highlighted “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” with events in Japan, the US, Russia and more. Mozambique Health & Safety: In Nampula, four people were reportedly injured during a reception for opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, with injuries including one allegedly from a live round and others from shrapnel, and victims taken to Nampula Central Hospital. Food Safety & Emergency Care: Zimbabwe’s ambassador to Mozambique, Victor Matemadanda, died after a suspected food poisoning incident following a war veterans’ assembly, with reports describing vomiting and diarrhoea before he was taken to hospital. Migration, Stress & Public Health: As South Africa’s anti-foreigner pressure nears a 30 June deadline, thousands of Malawians and other migrants are sheltering in harsh conditions and facing deportation, raising urgent concerns for safety, sanitation and access to care. Gender & Health Rights: A debate on girls’ rights and harmful practices resurfaced, calling out contradictions in campaigns that oppose some abuses while overlooking FGM.
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