AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEbola & Public Safety: Afreximbank has cancelled in-person parts of its 2026 AGM in Egypt, switching to correspondence after Ebola-related health concerns across the continent. Free Care in Cameroon: Chinese doctors held a one-day free medical outreach in Nyong & So’o (Mbalmayo), offering diagnosis and treatment across internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics/gynecology, eye care and more. Health Workforce Push: Cameroon plans to add 12,242 public-sector workers in 2026, with education and healthcare leading—health hires include absorbing precarious workers and recruiting new professionals. Drug Safety Debate: India’s move to make cough syrups prescription-only is being discussed alongside calls for stronger quality control, after past child deaths linked to contaminated syrups in multiple countries including Cameroon. NCD & Nutrition: A nutrition epidemiologist urges Cameroon to integrate “fresh produce” into routine care, citing high hypertension and diet-linked risks. Governance & Health Rumours: Cameroon’s government denies reports about President Paul Biya’s health, saying he is in Geneva but not hospitalized. Infrastructure & Health Access: Cameroon’s public sector recruitment and local service expansion come alongside broader development efforts like road and community projects that can improve access to care.
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