AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS Health Funding Cut: The US says it will end funding for Zimbabwe’s health programmes by end of September after Zimbabwe declined a US-proposed health MOU over sharing sensitive data, raising fears for HIV and other disease services amid clinic medicine shortages. Malaria Financing Warning: African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) warns a 30% cut in malaria funding could add 146 million cases and nearly 400,000 deaths by 2030, urging stronger domestic financing and multisector action. Sugar Value Chain Push: Zimbabwe’s Parliament calls for concessional finance (below 15% interest), better transport, more milling competition, and credit access for sugarcane out-growers to strengthen the sugar industry. Rabies Prevention Boost: Boehringer Ingelheim expands its stop-rabies programme in Zimbabwe to protect dogs and communities. Court Update (Medicines): Harare’s Yadah Hotel was acquitted in a case over alleged possession of unregistered medicines after the state failed to link the hotel to the products found. Public Health & Safety: Police report multiple murder-suicide cases in three days, while a Harare man died after drinking rat poison following a dispute tied to marriage timing. Wellness Spotlight: A Zimbabwe wellness movement is gaining traction, with community conversations around exercise and healthier living.
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