AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth Fees Cut: Zimbabwe’s Cabinet has approved sweeping reductions in health-sector licensing, registration and compliance fees, including 20%–30% lower medical service provider fees for hospitals and laboratories—aimed at making care more affordable. HIV Prevention Shortfall: In parts of Africa, demand for the twice-yearly HIV prevention injection is outpacing supply; Eswatini’s rollout is reaching only a fraction of need, with early stocks nearly depleted. Disability Inclusion Push: Government launched a three-day National Disability Symposium in Harare to assess how well disability inclusion policies are being implemented and funded. Road Safety Shock: A family tragedy on South Africa’s N1—linked to Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s vehicle—has left a mother and child dead, while relatives struggle to repatriate bodies. Floods Expose Weak Systems: Severe 2025–26 flooding has exposed rural infrastructure and sanitation gaps, disrupting access to services and leaving unmet needs in hard-to-reach districts. Local Governance, Local Fixes: Chegutu is moving to rehabilitate its ageing sewer system to curb water-borne disease outbreaks. Drug Crackdown: Bulawayo police arrested four people after recovering dagga and cough syrup during an anti-drug operation.
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