AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGender & Health Governance: Southern Africa’s expanded Gender and Development Index scores the region at 58%, with only South Africa, Namibia, Seychelles, Mauritius and Lesotho above 60%, tracking progress across law, health, representation and GBV while warning of rising political and financial pressure. SADC Health & Peace Agenda: At the 46th SADC Heads of State summit in Durban, leaders backed a regional push on industrialisation and also reiterated solidarity with the DRC amid Ebola response needs, alongside broader peace and trade priorities. Maternal & Adolescent Care (Regional): P D Hinduja Hospital and Uttar Pradesh’s State Transformation Commission launched a mobile health unit across 35 districts to support pregnant and lactating women and adolescents with diagnostics, counselling and referrals. Connectivity for Access to Care (DRC): Airtel Africa and Starlink launched a satellite-to-phone service in the DRC, aiming to extend mobile connectivity where network coverage is missing—potentially improving access to health information and services. Climate Risk to Coastal Health: New guidance highlights how El Niño and a likely Indian Ocean Dipole can stress mangroves via flooding, heat and salinity, urging stronger monitoring and early warning to protect coastal ecosystems that support livelihoods and food security.
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