AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Response Under Strain: A new US rule requiring Americans returning from DR Congo to spend 21 days in a third country is expected to slow staffing and complicate Ebola treatment efforts, as cases and deaths continue to rise. Kenya Health System Update: The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council says medical certificate attestation will shift fully online from August 3, with a transition period starting July 20. HIV Treatment Warning: KELIN cautions against “miraculous” HIV cure claims, urging people living with HIV to stay on ARVs and consult clinicians before changing treatment. GM Oversight at Ports: Kenya’s National Biosafety Authority has issued guidance on clearance for commercially approved GM products, asking port agencies to ensure NBA clearance before release. Public Health & Food Safety: A systematic review reports pesticide residues in infant formula across multiple countries, raising concerns about potential short- and long-term effects on babies. Sports & Youth Wellbeing: Athletics Kenya is training U-20 athletes on psychological self-care ahead of the World Championships, focusing on handling pressure and relationships. Local Health Access Dispute: Mombasa’s governor disputes claims of low drug access at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital, saying figures used by the Health CS were incomplete. Election Watch (Ol Kalou): Voting begins in the Ol Kalou by-election with 73,480 registered voters, and one candidate arrived to vote on a donkey amid fuel-cost complaints.
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