AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWHO leadership and oncology: Botswana-backed oncologist Gevorg Tamamyan has won support from cancer societies in China, Egypt and Kazakhstan for the 2027 WHO director-general race, with backers citing his oncology experience and efforts to improve access to care. Independence celebrations under scrutiny: Botswana faces backlash after authorising the killing of 23 elephants for Independence Day feasting, with activists warning it could harm conservation and raise poaching risks—while some residents also question food safety amid foot-and-mouth disease concerns. FMD watch in the region: Namibia’s FMD response is under debate after reports that officials were warned months earlier about cattle movement from South Africa; meanwhile, Botswana’s own FMD outbreak origin is being investigated via lab testing and veterinary zone adjustments. Health workforce training (global): Merck Foundation marked World Heart Day with scholarships for healthcare providers across diabetes and cardiovascular preventive care, aiming to strengthen local capacity. Food and nutrition (local agriculture): Botswana Development Corporation received another batch of high-yield Girolando dairy cattle to scale Milk Valley Farm, targeting reduced reliance on imported milk and improved food security.
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