AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRoad Safety & Child Health: Cabo Verde is in mourning after a school bus crash on Fogo Island killed at least 25 people, mostly children and teenagers, with 14 injured; the bus veered off the Campanas de Cima route and plunged about 30 metres into a ravine, and the driver was among the dead as authorities investigate the cause and send medical and psychological support teams. Public Health & Air Quality: A new Africa Air Quality Brief reports that Senegal and Cape Verde were among the worst affected by unsafe air, with parts of West Africa exceeding WHO daily PM2.5 limits for more than 120 days in 2025, driven largely by Saharan dust plus pollution from everyday sources. Disease Outbreak Response: Africa CDC says managing rumours is key to fighting disease outbreaks, highlighting how misinformation can fuel harm during public health emergencies. Wellness & Traditional Medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine training and services are expanding overseas, including in Cabo Verde, as more international visitors seek TCM skills and local communities benefit. Marine Health & Food Systems: An op-ed argues that when global fisheries value chains are built on transparency and shared responsibility, they can improve fishery management and adoption of credible standards.
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