AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Health Training: Mozambique’s first School of Public Health opens in Maputo, backed by INS and Brazil’s Fiocruz, aiming to strengthen the health workforce across Portuguese-speaking Africa. Health Tech Cooperation: Brazil signals a partnership with Mozambique to produce medicines, vaccines and health technologies, building on earlier support for antiretroviral drug production. Cabo Delgado Crisis: In northern Mozambique, OCHA reports 12,174 displaced people in June, with women and children making up 79%, while Johanniter warns that underfunding is limiting access to healthcare and nutrition. Water & Health Access: UNICEF-funded water infrastructure in Macossa (Manica) now serves households, students, and the local health center, improving safe water availability. Maternal & Newborn Care (Regional): South Africa’s District Health Barometer shows newborn deaths rising in public hospitals and maternal deaths still above UN targets—highlighting ongoing service gaps. Migration & HIV Risk: Health experts warn that repatriation from South Africa can disrupt HIV treatment for returnees unless they are quickly reconnected to care. Court Watch (Mozambique): Police defend their investigation into the murder of doctor Victoria Bobe, addressing claims about video handling and alleged torture. Ebola Logistics (Regional): Dubai Humanitarian sends a fourth Ebola relief airlift to Uganda with supplies for treatment, cold-chain monitoring and water safety. Policy & Spending: SADC officials meet in Johannesburg to learn cost-benefit tools for smarter public spending under tight budgets, including for health and vaccination programmes.
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