AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCyclospora Alert: UKHSA reports a sharp rise in cyclospora “explosive diarrhoea” cases among travellers returning from Mexico, with officials urging strict food and water hygiene. Mental Health & Safety: Prominent Kenyan mental health researcher Dr Victoria Mutiso was shot dead in Nairobi; DCI has detained two persons of interest and is pursuing a targeted motive. Workplace Wellbeing: A survey finds 87% of Kenyan workers report stress, with burnout and emotional exhaustion common—pushing mental health support into the spotlight for employers. HIV Care Update: Long-acting injectable HIV treatment (cabotegravir/rilpivirine) outperformed daily oral therapy for adolescents in an African trial, supporting easier adherence. Public Health Continuity: US-funded AMPATH Uzima handed over staff and assets to Uasin Gishu as US funding is suspended, aiming to keep HIV services running during the transition. Devolution & Health: Garissa MCAs want a stronger role in devolution implementation, framing it as key to better health outcomes. Conservation Health Risk: KWS confirms 15 Amboseli elephants died from cyanide poisoning, with investigations into possible contaminated tomatoes and no confirmed human health risk.
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