AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHealthcare Scholarships: Merck Foundation says it has funded 2,600+ scholarships for healthcare providers across 52 countries and 44 specialties, with First Ladies and health experts convening online for the 13th Africa Asia Luminary to boost specialist care. Mental Health & Climate: A multi-country study links repeated flooding exposure to higher rates of depression, anxiety and PTSD in informal settlements, with Mozambique named among countries involved. Migration Pressure on Health: As South Africa’s anti-foreigner protests near a 30 June deadline, thousands of undocumented migrants—many Malawians—are sheltering in harsh conditions and facing deportation processing at borders, raising urgent public health risks. Xenophobia and Safety: WHO’s chief condemned xenophobic attacks in South Africa, while officials and leaders trade blame over reported deaths and misinformation. Mozambique Conflict & Violence: Reports from Cabo Delgado continue to highlight rising sexual violence tied to the conflict, with survivors describing abductions and long-term trauma. Women’s Health & Rights: Experts urge young women to understand spousal property rights under the Maputo Protocol to protect economic security in marriage and divorce.
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