AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoMidwifery Access Blocked: At an ICM conference in Portugal, at least 20 key midwifery speakers from Africa and Asia—including Burundi—were denied visas at the eleventh hour, risking delays to evidence-based guidance for saving mothers and newborns. Ebola Preparedness Boost: Africa CDC is pushing stronger border exit screening as the DRC outbreak grows, while the U.S. added $20M (about Ksh2.59bn) to support Ebola readiness in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda and South Sudan, including surveillance, lab testing and infection control. EAC Trade Tech Moves: Google’s Ask Gemini in Chrome is rolling out to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa (with Burundi listed among supported locales), and the EAC is advancing digital customs reforms to speed cross-border clearance. Regional Integration Deal: Singapore will negotiate a free trade agreement with the EAC bloc of eight, aiming to expand market access and cooperation in the digital economy. Health Systems & Skills: Merck Foundation continues cancer-care capacity building across multiple African countries including Burundi, training oncology specialists to tackle late diagnosis and workforce gaps. Environment Watch: As EACOP nears completion, a report warns the pipeline threatens wetlands and wildlife corridors, with long-term risks for communities and biodiversity.
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