AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPharmaceutical reforms: Pharmacy and Poisons Board chair Dr John Munyu says Kenya is pushing major medicine-regulation changes to boost patient safety and compliance, aiming for WHO benchmarking progress. Nurses’ strike: KNUNM insists the nationwide nurses’ strike is still on, warning members not to return after claims it was called off, and points to pending steps between counties, SRC and the union. Maternal health: Health experts report 40%+ of newborns are not breastfed within the first hour, urging stronger support for exclusive breastfeeding. Weather risks: KMSA warns of strong winds across multiple counties and fog that could disrupt roads and airport operations. TB vaccine breakthrough: South Africa’s Department of Health says preparations are underway for a new TB vaccine (M72/ASO1E) after phase three trials in several countries, including Kenya. Refugee governance: Garissa County Assembly and UNHCR plan a formal partnership to strengthen refugee governance, oversight and budgeting. Mathari contract nurses: A contract dispute at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital escalates, with KNUNM threatening strike action. El Niño outlook: Kenya’s forecast points to wetter-than-average conditions from October, with flood and landslide hotspots flagged. Wildlife health: Authorities investigate the deaths of 15 elephants in Amboseli after suspected cyanide poisoning linked to farm tomatoes.
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