AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Allergy Week 2026: AFRICALLI is pushing for allergies and immunologic diseases to be treated as essential healthcare across Africa, warning that conditions like asthma, eczema, food allergy and anaphylaxis are often under-recognised and under-planned for. Vaccines in focus: Africa Vaccination Week 2026 highlighted gains such as measles second-dose coverage rising from 43% (2022) to 55% (2024), plus “Big Catch-Up” reaching 18.3 million children, while calling for stronger systems so every community benefits. Cancer dialogue at WHA79: WHO backed high-level Commonwealth and Francophonie health discussions on cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and equitable access, stressing whole-of-government and primary care integration. Mauritius health-adjacent ties: India and Mauritius continue expanding cooperation—INS Tarkash’s Mauritius visit included training for the Mauritius National Coast Guard and an International Day of Yoga session, following earlier work on a renal transplant unit. Regional health security: Coverage also notes Ebola response lessons from DRC to Dubai, and how digital health declarations are being used for international travel during outbreaks.
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