AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOutbreak Readiness: West African laboratory scientists in Lome warned that weakening health systems and heavy dependence on vaccines from abroad could leave the region exposed, urging governments to boost disease detection and invest in diagnostics—lessons drawn from Ebola and COVID-19. Dementia Pressure: 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 (often women) spending long hours each day; WHO also notes many countries still lack national dementia plans. Traditional Medicine Research: WHO calls for more research into traditional, complementary and integrative medicine, highlighting that Cabo Verde is among countries committing to set up national research centres. Care Workforce & Quality: A regional hospital congress in southern Africa, with participation including Cabo Verde, pushed for more experience-sharing among health professionals to humanize services and improve patient safety. Tech & Health Access (Cabo Verde): Apple expands iCloud+ in over 100 countries, including Cabo Verde, bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge—useful for digital access, though not a health policy story.
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