AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHealth Data: WHO says only 19 of 40 African countries surveyed record at least 80% of deaths, leaving major gaps in tracking causes of death and directing care. Ebola Watch: Doctors in eastern DR Congo report about 20 new cases a week in Mambasa, where treatment beds are scarce—an outbreak Zimbabwe and the region will be watching closely. Care in Zimbabwe: A Harare acupuncturist says his clinic offers acupuncture, cupping and other traditional Chinese therapies as options for people with chronic pain and stroke-related complications. Stanbic Bank has donated eight incubators, worth US$98,000, to Parirenyatwa Hospital to support newborn care. Prevention: NBS is offering free blood-pressure and glucose checks at its banking halls, with pensioners a key focus. Environmental Health: Residents near a Shurugwi mine report dust pollution and respiratory problems, while a nurse says the local hospital is seeing more respiratory complaints. Centenary residents have also endured six days without running water, raising concerns about access to a basic health necessity.
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