AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital Payments: Rwanda completed the full rollout of eKash, unifying domestic interoperable retail payments on one platform so bank-to-wallet transfers are simpler, faster, and cheaper for millions. Traditional Medicine Access: Rwanda and China opened a Chinese-Rwandan Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre at Kibungo Level Two Teaching Hospital, adding acupuncture services for pain and musculoskeletal conditions. Ebola Watch (DRC): The DRC Ebola outbreak surged past 2,000 confirmed cases as deaths doubled in just over two weeks, with health authorities warning the real burden may be higher than official figures. Cancer Screening Equity: The Global Colon Cancer Association announced 2026 CRC Health Equity Grants, including support for Butaro Cancer Centre of Excellence to boost colorectal cancer awareness and screening in rural Rwanda. Immunisation Gains: Gavi reported record childhood immunisation coverage in lower-income countries in 2025, while warning funding gaps could threaten progress. Health Tech & Care Delivery: A Rwanda-linked eye care feature highlights how digital tools and outreach are improving access, but stresses the need to close the gap between diagnosis and treatment.
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