AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNurses’ Strike Ends: Kenya’s nurses and county governments have signed a return-to-work deal after a 43-day stoppage, with implementation set to cost Sh1.8 billion—covering salaries, allowances, job security, career progression and arrears, and averting a doctors’ solidarity strike. El Niño Livestock Shield: The government launched a Sh2.1bn National Livestock Sector El Nino Preparedness and Anticipatory Action Plan targeting 24 high-risk counties to protect herds, reduce disease outbreaks and cut disaster recovery costs. Mpox Update: Kenya reported rising mpox pressure, with health authorities flagging multiple counties over increased risk as cases and deaths climb. El Niño Weather Alerts: Kenya Met forecast rainfall in 14 counties and strong winds across 12, while Elgeyo Marakwet warned of floods, landslides, disease outbreaks and school safety risks. Digital Health Push: Health CS Aden Duale sought World Bank support to expand digital health and emergency preparedness under BREHS/KHEPRR, including UHC scaling via the Social Health Authority. Child Mental Health Call: World Suicide Prevention Day coverage urged earlier action on children’s mental health, citing Kenya’s higher-than-global suicide rate and risks from adverse childhood experiences. Care Beyond Borders: A neurosurgical camp at JOOTRH in Kisumu helped an 8-year-old with drug-resistant seizures get VNS surgery after years of treatment attempts.
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