AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEbola Crisis: Uganda calls “unfair” blanket travel bans over the Congo outbreak, warning they undercut trust in countries that report early—while DR Congo’s Ebola toll climbs past 100 deaths in 550 cases as conflict and attacks on health workers slow response. Kenya-US Health Ties: Kenya and the US reaffirm progress on their joint health partnership ahead of a July 1 rollout deadline, as the US also boosts Ebola preparedness funding for Kenya and the region. Nanyuki Quarantine Fight: Health CS Aden Duale says Kenya will obey a court order pausing a planned US Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, after protests turned violent and a teenager was reportedly killed. Specialised Care Upgrade: MTRH performs Kenya’s first TIPS procedure for advanced liver disease, while JOOTRH is set to become Africa’s sickle cell centre of excellence. UHC Workforce Pressure: KEHPHPU slams governors over delays absorbing UHC health workers into permanent roles. Road Safety After KMTC Death: NTSA revokes Nicco Movers 1 Sacco licence following the death of KMTC student Eugene Mutuku after an alleged fare dispute. HIV Prevention Setback: UNAIDS warns PrEP uptake fell sharply after aid cuts, with Kenya among hardest hit.
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