AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGavi Immunisation Boost: Mozambique was named the first-ever Gavi Leap Champion for country-led health reforms, including a shift to holistic immunisation budgets aligned with its National Immunisation Strategy. Drug Use Rising: Mozambique is moving from drug transit to growing local consumption, with drug-related hospital admissions up 38% to over 32,280 cases and more methamphetamine cases reported. Mercury-Free Gold Push: Mozambique is gathering international experience to formalise artisanal gold mining and cut mercury use, despite mercury still being widely used by over 100,000 miners. El Niño Health Alarm: WHO classifies El Niño’s expected impacts as a Grade Three emergency, warning of flooding, drought, and higher risks of cholera and other waterborne diseases, plus worsening malnutrition. Reproductive Health Funding: UNFPA and partners pledged over US$715m for reproductive health, including family planning and maternal care, with UK support of £254m. Border Health Threats: Mozambique-linked illicit tobacco smuggling and other drug seizures highlight ongoing cross-border health risks.
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