AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Response & Public Trust: The U.S. has authorised an experimental Ebola antibody treatment (MBP-134) for Americans with high-risk exposure in the Central Africa outbreak, while Kenya’s Laikipia quarantine facility plan continues to spark court battles and protests, with President William Ruto defending the move as necessary for regional preparedness and WHO warning the outbreak had a “big head start” and needs faster action. School Safety & Care: KNH has discharged five Utumishi Girls Academy fire survivors after recovery, as families prepare to bury 16 students and calls grow for stronger school administration and staffing. Youth SRHR Alarm: A major Mombasa conference on adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health says Africa’s institutions are failing young people, with teenage pregnancy, HIV and substance abuse highlighted. NCD & Cancer Partnership: PS Oluga urges stronger Novartis collaboration to expand care for non-communicable diseases, cancer, sickle cell and palliative services under UHC. Maternal Health Support: Bungoma County launches a blood drive to ease shortages affecting mothers, newborns and accident victims. Tobacco Reform Debate: The Harm Reduction Society of Kenya warns proposed tobacco amendments could backfire by fueling illicit trade and increasing burdens, urging harm-reduction focus.
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