AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHIV Care Update: Zimbabwe is set to benefit from a new twice-yearly long-acting HIV injection (Lenacapavir), aimed at improving adherence for patients who struggle with daily pills. Adolescent Health Push: Government and UN partners launched a National Framework for the Prevention and Response to Adolescent Pregnancies, citing a 23.7% prevalence among girls aged 15–19 and calling for stronger prevention and protection. Community Drug Prevention: Matabeleland North is rolling out training for district task forces to strengthen prevention, treatment and rehabilitation for drug and substance abuse, with workshops completed in Hwange and earlier ones in Lupane and Binga. Rural Health & Energy Access: A new 120kW Beitbridge East solar mini-grid will power a clinic and other community services, including Chitulipasi Primary School and households, improving access to essential services. Public Health Financing Tech: Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube says Zimbabwe is exploring AI to modernise health financing—targeting leakages, boosting transparency and improving resource allocation. Road Safety: A Harare-bound bus crash on the Harare–Masvingo Road killed two people and injured five, while police also appealed for information on two hit-and-run deaths. Xenophobia Fallout: A Malawian woman evacuated from South Africa died while travelling through Zimbabwe, highlighting the health risks facing people fleeing violence.
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