AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEbola Preparedness & Travel Warnings: Zambia’s Ministry of Health has urged tighter travel caution as Ebola risk rises in the region, with advisories pointing to high-risk countries and calling for stricter border screening and monitoring. Community Health Support: In Kitwe, the New Dawn government has empowered 16 community-based volunteers and health cooperatives with a K500,000+ seed grant, strengthening grassroots primary healthcare delivery. Cancer & Cervical Screening Push: UT MD Anderson has joined a global consortium aimed at accelerating cervical cancer elimination, backing vaccination, screening and treatment strategies in under-resourced settings that include Zambia. Zoonotic Disease Watch: HERPEZ, CIDRZ and partners shared findings from a Zambia pilot study showing multiple zoonotic pathogens detected in human samples, highlighting under-recognised human-animal health risks. Water Sector Move: Vice-President Mutale Nalumango says water treatment chemicals have been zero-rated to cut costs for water utilities and improve access to safe drinking water. Workplace Safety Law Rollout: OHSI launched a nationwide sensitization programme to promote compliance with Zambia’s Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 16 of 2025. Illicit Financial Flows: Tax Justice Network Africa and Zambia’s Financial Intelligence Centre report losses of billions through illicit financial flows, warning this drains money meant for services like healthcare. Health & Wellness Culture: A Zambia yoga story highlights how school-based wellness activities are spreading across communities, including through social media.
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