AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTomato prices and inflation: A market survey reports fresh tomato costs rising sharply across the country, driven by supply shortages and insecurity in farming areas, with households shifting to cheaper substitutes like tomato paste and dried tomatoes. Ebola warning for Central Africa: Health briefings say the DRC–Uganda Ebola outbreak is worsening, with underreporting linked to stigma, conflict, and misinformation; experts stress case isolation and surveillance while noting no vaccine exists for the Bundibugyo strain. Cameroon wildlife health story: Parry, a gorilla in Cameroon’s Mefou forest sanctuary, has returned to the wild after multiple surgeries for a broken leg, highlighting the role of specialist veterinary care and funding. TB testing push (Cameroon included): The Global Fund backs a near point-of-care molecular TB diagnostic rollout in 13 countries, including Cameroon, aiming to speed up accurate diagnosis in underserved areas. Gender-based violence accountability: Human Rights Watch renews calls for Cameroon to do more to prevent violence against women and girls, citing weak institutions, underinvestment, and barriers to justice. SRHR access for displaced people: Stakeholders call for stronger, rights-based sexual and reproductive health services for migrants and refugees, including in Cameroon, to reduce risks like sexual violence and unsafe pregnancy. Wildlife trafficking alert: TRAFFIC reports an emerging illegal trade in African grey parrot blood near Lobéké National Park, used for medicine and religious practices, raising new conservation concerns.
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