AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRegional Health Funding: The African Union launched its new credit-rating agency in Port Louis, aiming to reflect African economic realities; the AU says interest payments already exceed health or education spending in some countries. Drug Safety: An international operation uncovered an operating fentanyl laboratory in Mauritius, highlighting a local threat as illicit drug markets shift to new substances and delivery methods. Vaccination: Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has left nearly 900 suspected deaths, mostly among children; falling childhood vaccination coverage offers a stark reminder of the risks when protection gaps grow. Healthcare Costs: Afrobarometer found only 45% of Mauritians support higher taxes to guarantee universal healthcare, the lowest share among 38 countries surveyed. Diabetes: A report names Mauritius the first country to reverse its type 2 diabetes epidemic, though the available coverage provides no details on how the milestone was measured.
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