AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOutbreak Readiness: West African laboratory scientists in Lome warned that weakening health systems and heavy reliance on external vaccines leave the region exposed, urging stronger disease surveillance and expanded diagnostic capacity to avoid repeating Ebola and COVID-19 lessons. Dementia Care Gap: WHO says dementia is rising across Africa, affecting about 1.9 million people now and costing families and societies around US$15.6 billion a year, with most care done by unpaid caregivers; WHO also notes that as of 2024 none of the 47 African countries had a national dementia plan. Traditional Medicine Research: WHO calls for more research into traditional, complementary and integrative medicine, highlighting that under 1% of global health research funding targets safety and effectiveness—while several countries, including Cabo Verde, have committed to building national research centres. Digital Health & Tech Policy: TICON Africa (23–25 Sept, Zambia) will focus on AI, cybersecurity, data governance and skills—key themes for health systems as digital tools expand. Local Health System Humanization: A regional hospital congress in Angola’s Cunene province urged more experience-sharing among health professionals and managers to improve service quality and patient-centered care, with participation including Cabo Verde. Cabo Verde in the News: Cabo Verde is listed among countries where iCloud+ will bundle Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge, potentially boosting access to digital entertainment.
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