AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMicroplastics Monitoring: Scientists from 21 African countries met in Accra to harmonise coastal microplastics monitoring protocols using nuclear and isotopic techniques, aiming for comparable data to guide evidence-based marine protection policies. Ebola Drug Trial Prep: Mauritius-headquartered Xylomed Pharmaceuticals says it is preparing a double-blind, randomised Phase 3B clinical trial of an experimental Ebola therapeutic in DRC, Uganda and South Sudan. Autism Support in Winter: South Africa’s The Star Academy is expanding autism early-intervention programmes through the mid-year winter term, using individualised plans based on Applied Behaviour Analysis principles. Public Health Workforce Focus: A commentary highlights women’s underrepresentation in dentistry leadership and specialised roles, while tracing milestones for women in the profession. One Health Biodiversity Link: LifeWatch BEeS 2026 opened in Plovdiv with a strong “One Health” message tying healthy soils, food systems and ecosystems to human health. Governance & Health Systems Risk: A debate piece argues that health outcomes in Africa hinge more on governance and sovereignty than on foreign aid cycles. Dental Workforce: Another public health column spotlights the role and progress of women in dentistry, from early licensing to modern leadership.
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