AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Health Alert: Zimbabwe pharmacies in Bulawayo are selling illegal “flu packs” for as little as US$1, with warnings that antibiotics are being pushed for viral illnesses—fueling antimicrobial resistance and long-term harm. Food Safety: World Food Safety Day focus turns to leftovers and unsafe storage, with diarrhoea and vomiting linked to poor hygiene and handling practices. Cancer & Skin Rights: The UN marks International Albinism Awareness Day urging Zimbabwe to treat sunscreen, eye care and skin cancer screening as essential rights, not optional services. Dementia Watch: Senators raise alarm over a growing dementia and Alzheimer’s burden, calling for national awareness and a dedicated strategy. Child Health Tech: Malawi’s IMPALA AI monitoring system is cutting child deaths in paediatric wards, offering a model for low-resource settings. Drug Abuse Prevention: Bulawayo graduates 80 community lay counsellors trained to tackle drug and substance abuse through prevention and rehabilitation. Health Financing: Government is finalising a National Health Fund Bill to expand access to treatment at public facilities, funded partly through taxes on cigarettes and alcohol. Energy Access for Health: ZETDC reports 80% electricity connection in Binga town, improving conditions for services and daily life.
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