AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDengue Alert: Kenya’s dengue situation is worsening again, with health authorities reporting 1,679 cases concentrated in Garissa (1,583) and Wajir (96), plus suspected deaths under investigation—CDC has flagged Kenya as having higher-than-expected activity, advising usual mosquito-bite precautions. Maternal & Child Health Tech: A solar-powered ambulance trial in Kenya (Stella Juva) aims to bring care to remote areas, carrying TB testing kits, cooled vaccine storage, X-ray and ultrasound—an approach designed to support maternal and child health where facilities are scarce. Hospital Governance: Nairobi Hospital has reconstituted its Board of Management, retaining Dr Barcley Onyambu as chair after months of boardroom disputes and court battles. HIV “Triple Threat” Push: In Homa Bay, First Lady Rachel Ruto launched an initiative targeting HIV, teenage pregnancies and GBV among adolescents, with sensitisation and reporting to curb new infections by 2030. Labour & Health Sector Loss: COTU-K Treasurer General Albert Njeru Obed has died after a short illness, a blow to Kenya’s hospital and allied workers’ union movement. Disaster Response: Ripple pledged $300,000 for Nepal and Tibet flood relief, supporting emergency meals and water/sanitation through World Central Kitchen and Mercy Corps.
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