AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHurricane Watch (Atlantic): Cabo Verde is in the path of a new tropical disturbance that the National Hurricane Center says has a 70% chance to develop into a depression soon; it could be named “Dolly,” though there’s currently no direct land threat. Health Funding & Disease Control (WHO): WHO’s Tedros says Africa is still making health gains despite the deepest cuts to international health financing in a generation, citing milestones in disease elimination in countries including Cabo Verde and progress on HIV and tuberculosis treatment coverage. Malaria (Elimination & Vaccines): APLMA highlights that malaria elimination is still achievable, pointing to Cabo Verde as proof that sustained action works; separate reporting notes the RTS,S vaccine’s impact and continued rollouts across African childhood programmes. Tobacco Tax for Public Health (ECOWAS): ECOWAS and partners in Conakry discussed using tobacco excise taxes to cut smoking harms and raise revenue for health and development. Air Travel Disruption (Cape Verde–UK): A TUI flight from Cabo Verde was forced into a holding pattern and later diverted after a Manchester Airport security breach; fuel concerns led to an emergency declaration and major flight delays. Health Access & Mobility (US court): Caribbean immigration advocates welcomed a US court ruling that struck down Trump’s visa processing suspension affecting nationals of 75 countries, including Cape Verde.
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