AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCholera Alert (CAR): Cameroon Health Wire readers may want to watch CAR closely as the Central African Republic’s health minister Pierre Somse confirmed a cholera outbreak after 24 deaths and 197 cases were reported across Bimbo and M’baiki districts, with authorities urging strict hygiene and preventive measures. Health Security Planning (Cameroon): Cameroon’s Ministry of Public Health has wrapped up an orientation workshop for the National Health Security Action Plan 2027–2031, using a “One Health” approach and grouping work around prevention, detection and response to strengthen preparedness for public health crises. Allergy Care Push (Africa): AFRICALLI is marking World Allergy Week 2026, warning that allergic and immunologic diseases are under-recognised across Africa and calling for better specialist training, diagnostics and essential medicines. Mpox Lab Probe (US/NIH): A US House committee is examining claims that NIH scientists allegedly smuggled mpox into the country without declaring it, raising concerns for biosafety and oversight. Food & Nutrition (Regional): Tomato prices are rising sharply in parts of West Africa due to supply shortages and insecurity, pushing households toward cheaper substitutes like tomato paste.
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