AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRwanda Park Resettlement: Rwanda broke ground on a Smart Green Village in Musanze to relocate 547 households affected by Volcanoes National Park expansion, part of a 10-year Volcanoes Community Resilience Project worth over $300m, aiming to improve livelihoods while protecting biodiversity. Rwanda Health & Lifestyle: A new report highlights how Kigali’s “milk bars” are booming, while Rwanda’s health ministry urges people to drink more moderately as obesity and cholesterol concerns rise. Regional Ebola Funding: The UN says the DRC Ebola response could run out of money within weeks and is appealing for an additional $1.1bn as the outbreak spreads faster than containment efforts. Cancer Drug Manufacturing (Africa): Senegal’s Teranga Pharma begins producing Drepaf, a locally made generic hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease—an important step toward earlier, more consistent treatment. Maternal Health Research: A study on immediate postpartum contraception uptake in southwestern Uganda points to barriers and facilitators that could help reduce closely spaced pregnancies. Medical Regulation: Liberia’s Dr. Deddeh E. P. Supuwood elected to AMCOA’s management committee, strengthening the country’s voice on medical regulation and compliance.
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