AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoInfluenza alert: Zimbabwe is seeing a surge of seasonal flu cases, with Bulawayo reporting five deaths at Mpilo Central Hospital; the Ministry of Health says it’s peak winter flu and not COVID-19, but urges vulnerable groups (young children, older people, pregnant women, and those with diabetes, heart disease, asthma or HIV) to seek care early and follow prescribed treatment. Road safety tech: Harare’s new traffic cameras have flagged over 1.1 million suspected violations since they went live, as authorities step up enforcement ahead of the holiday period. Child development support: L’Arche Zimbabwe launched a campaign to promote early identification of intellectual disabilities in children, stressing that timely screening improves school readiness and long-term quality of life. Health infrastructure: Construction of a mothers’ shelter at Nyamandlovu Hospital is nearing completion, aiming to support safer care for mothers and families. Community health funding: Harare is expanding a suburban community health fund to strengthen local access to services. Public health weather watch: The Meteorological Service warns of cold, windy and wet conditions from 11–13 August, advising vulnerable groups and farmers to take precautions.
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