AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealth Security Cooperation: Thirteen African countries signed a MoU to strengthen cross-border disease prevention, health information sharing, and joint medical supplies, including Angola, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, announced during WHO’s Africa regional committee meeting in Addis Ababa. Road Safety in Angola: A crash on Luanda’s National Road 100 (Barra do Kwanza, Belas) killed six people and left two seriously injured, with victims evacuated to reference facilities. Access to Care & Social Protection: Angola’s social affairs ministry highlighted the launch of a Disability Verification Center (CVI) to assess absolute disability and introduce a new absolute invalidity benefit, alongside pension increases and expanded pensioner dining support in Luanda. Health Workforce Pipeline (Regional): Trine University reported record enrollment growth tied to health training, including a near-20% increase expected for its Brooks College of Health Professions. AU Peace & Prevention Focus: At the AU extraordinary summit in Luanda, leaders pushed for conflict prevention and early action—an approach that also supports healthier, more stable communities.
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