AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSafer Gold Mining: Zimbabwe says it will expand mercury-free gold extraction across all eight mining provinces, aiming to curb exposure to a toxic metal that can cause lasting harm. Digital Care: Health leaders across southern and eastern Africa are pushing for connected medical records that support ongoing, person-centred care, rather than fragmented systems focused on reporting. Medicine Access: Zimbabwe is using drones to deliver medicines and transport blood samples, offering a potential lifeline where distance slows care. Disease Preparedness: The WHO has urged Zimbabwe to assess its readiness for Ebola amid regional spread. Water and Sanitation: Dry taps, unsafe water and raw sewage remain daily health threats in some urban communities, while calls grow for stronger accountability in basic services. Patient Protection: A report on alleged healthcare cartels raises concerns that state hospital doctors and private labs are exploiting vulnerable pensioners.
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