AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHIV Prevention Rollout: Mozambique is expanding lenacapavir PrEP, with at least 56 health units across 16 districts already administering the injectable to 15,700 people, including sites in Zambézia, Maputo City, Maputo Province and a new start in Nampula. Maternal Health Access: Church-supported nutrition and care efforts continue, while a separate report highlights how pregnant women in hard-to-reach areas still travel long distances to reach maternity waiting shelters and timely prenatal monitoring. Climate & Child Health: UNICEF warns that El Niño could put 162+ million children across eastern and southern Africa at risk through drought, heat and flooding—threatening nutrition, health services, safe water and learning, including in Mozambique. Toxic Exposure Risk: A new study estimates nearly half of the world’s farmers face unintentional pesticide poisoning each year, with the burden hitting the Global South hardest. Tobacco Worker Safety: WHO reports tobacco-leaf production is rising in Africa, raising health risks for farmers and workers and worsening environmental and debt pressures. Health Funding Oversight: Mozambique says it has mobilized about $970m for health programs via the Global Fund and Gavi, with stronger programmatic auditing to track results. Digital Health Momentum: Mozambique’s first digital health conference showcased people-first planning, partnerships and tools to strengthen care delivery.
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