AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDigital Health in Mozambique: Mozambique’s first digital health conference, convened by the Ministry of Health, brought together government, global partners, innovators and communities, with a people-centred focus symbolised by “Ana” and led by key planning figures including Dr. Cassy and Dr. José Manuel. Climate & Child Health: UNICEF warns that over 162 million children in eastern and southern Africa are exposed to the intensifying 2026–2027 El Niño, with drought, heat and flooding threatening nutrition, health, schooling, safety and safe water—Mozambique is named among the high-risk countries. Tobacco’s Health and Trade Toll: WHO reports Africa’s tobacco-leaf production is rising while the continent spends more on imported cigarettes, highlighting health hazards for farmers (including green tobacco sickness) and wider environmental and debt risks—Mozambique is among the main producers. Mozambique Health Funding: Mozambique says it has mobilised about US$970 million for health programs, including vaccination and immunisation, with a stronger push for programmatic auditing to ensure spending translates into results. Debt Pressure on Health Systems: AHF urges the UK to lead urgent sovereign debt reform, warning that Commonwealth countries face debt distress that crowds out health and education spending. Hydropower Sustainability: Cahora Bassa South Bank in Mozambique earns HSS Silver certification, marking progress on sustainability practices for the 2075MW project.
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