AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHealth Infrastructure Push: Health CS Aden Duale chaired a consultative meeting to fast-track 13 new Level 5, 300-bed county referral hospitals (KES 29bn) across 12 counties, aimed at expanding access to quality care and Universal Health Coverage. Court Blocks Staffing Plan: A Nairobi court temporarily halted the county’s recruitment of casual and locum health workers into a new pool after KMPDU challenged the policy over pay rates and approval process. Maternal Health Safety Alert: Kenya’s regulators renewed warnings over falsified Postinor-2 and fake morning-after pills, urging the public to check authenticity before use. Road Safety & Emergency Care: Makueni recorded multiple deadly matatu crashes linked to brake failure and loss of control, with seven deaths and dozens injured; survivors report chaos before impact. Regional Trade & Safety: Rwanda’s suspension of alcohol imports from Kenya and Uganda is testing EAC dispute handling and market access for certified products. Connectivity for Remote Areas: Airtel Africa and Starlink launched satellite-to-mobile service commercially in DR Congo, extending basic messaging and light data where towers are unavailable. Clinical Breakthrough: Phase 3 trials suggest upadacitinib may restore skin pigmentation in non-segmental vitiligo, with results presented for regulatory review.
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