AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEbola Update (DRC): Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surged past 7,000 confirmed cases, with 3,398 deaths reported and 837 people in isolation or treatment, as Africa CDC says some hot spots may be stabilising. Diabetes & Obesity Care (Kenya): Novo Nordisk has launched Ozempic and Wegovy in Nairobi, aiming to expand treatment for type 2 diabetes and weight management—while experts stress proper medical assessment and affordability will shape real impact. Nurses Strike Aftermath (Kenya): Health professional associations urge urgent recovery after the 43-day nurses’ strike ended, calling for backlog clearance and faster patient care restoration across 47 counties. Oral Health Safety (Kenya): The Kenya Dental Association and KMPDC warn against quacks and unclear clinic oversight, urging patients to verify qualifications and ensure facilities document who is clinically responsible. Livestock Health (Kenya): African Swine Fever has killed over 1,470 pigs in Kiambu since mid-May, with outbreaks reported in six other counties as authorities step up surveillance and border controls. Traditional Medicine (Kenya): Experts call for a safer, regulated pathway to integrate traditional medicine into the formal health system without lowering safety standards or ignoring indigenous knowledge. Public Health Watch (Kenya): Stray dogs are flagged as a growing rabies risk, linked to poor waste management and uncontrolled breeding—reinforcing the need for annual vaccination.
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