AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEpidemic Alert: Senegal reported 57 confirmed diphtheria cases and 8 deaths since Aug. 1, with most cases in Kédougou, and the health ministry urging parents to keep children’s vaccinations up to date. Regional Outbreak Watch: Africa CDC says Ebola in eastern Congo is spreading beyond its epicenter, with cases rising in North Kivu and Haut-Uele despite declines in Ituri; WHO warns the situation is still out of control. Health Rights & Policing: Senegal’s National Police acknowledged using anal examinations and HIV tests on female suspects in a Rufisque case, saying the tests were done with consent—sparking renewed human rights concerns. Local Health Capacity: Africa’s vaccine self-reliance push gets a boost as AfDB backs a new multi-vaccine facility in South Africa to expand production, including oral cholera and inactivated polio vaccines. Public Health Context: A separate report highlights unsafe air exposure in Senegal in 2025, adding pressure on respiratory health and prevention efforts.
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