AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEbola Update: Six of Kenya’s nine confirmed patients have recovered, one remains under treatment and no new infection has been reported for 18 days. Screening and contact tracing continue; 52 contacts remain under monitoring, and the 42-day countdown to declaring the outbreak over starts after the last patient is discharged. Africa CDC has praised Kenya’s response as a model. Child Safety: Paul Mackenzie was sentenced to 200 years in prison for his role in the Shakahola killings, where 190 children and one adult died. Reproductive Health: Embu health experts warn against using emergency contraceptive pills as regular family planning, urging women and girls to seek guidance from health professionals. Maternal Care: A Mount Kenya University symposium brought researchers together to discuss how placental health and infections affect mothers and newborns. Medicines Regulation: Two Pharmacy and Poisons Board experts have secured roles on African Medicines Agency committees covering product evaluation and clinical-trial oversight.
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