AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Watch: WHO says DR Congo’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak began in February, with early cases possibly misread as malaria or typhoid; confirmed cases now top 4,200 with over 1,900 deaths, while a quarantined river boat near Kinshasa tested negative. Humanitarian Safety: South Sudan’s escalating violence is killing aid workers—UNMISS reports 36 humanitarian worker deaths and 391 access incidents this year—threatening vaccination, nutrition and emergency care. Nairobi Health Access: Hamptons Hospital ran a free medical camp at Mwale Medical and Technology City in Kakamega, offering consultations, diagnosis and treatment to hundreds. Maternal Health Focus: World Breastfeeding Week highlights Kenya’s progress in exclusive breastfeeding (60% for 0–5 months) but stresses the need for better knowledge, confidence, support and healthcare systems. Health Financing Push: Health PS Ouma Oluga urged sustainable, transparent healthcare funding and more local research as Kenya advances SHA reforms toward Universal Health Coverage. Policy & Care: Nurses’ strike continues as KNUNM rejects threats from the Council of Governors, citing delayed promotions, staffing shortages and an unsigned CBA since 2013.
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