AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCancer Care Upgrade: Mpilo Central Hospital is on track to install two radiotherapy machines and a CT scanner by November–December, with capacity to treat about 100 cancer patients per day—an overdue boost for patients who have struggled to access radiation therapy. Public Health at Borders: Health officials are monitoring a diarrhoea outbreak at South Africa’s Epping repatriation centre, where 14 people needed oral rehydration therapy; overcrowding and transport delays remain key concerns as thousands wait to be moved to Musina. Returnee Support: Zimbabwe is scaling up assistance for citizens fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with government-facilitated and self-repatriations totalling 58,768 by July 2, including food, shelter and transport support. Sexual Violence Prevention: Zimbabwe is moving toward a National Sex Offenders Register after stakeholder consultations, aiming to strengthen protection for women and children while balancing public safety with rights and privacy. Livestock & Disease Risk: In Binga, tick-borne “January Disease” is eroding rural wealth as cattle die in large numbers; a new dip tank is helping farmers improve livestock health and reduce losses. Wellness & Youth Activity: First Mutual’s Health Winter Challenge 2026 promoted workplace wellness through team-based physical and mental challenges, while a separate story highlights community fitness efforts like free running events that encourage healthy habits.
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