AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHypertension push in the spotlight: Merck Foundation and First Ladies of Africa and Asia marked World Hypertension Day 2026 by expanding access to care and training, including nearly 1,000 scholarships for healthcare providers from 52 countries to strengthen diabetes, hypertension, cardiology and related services. Anti-corruption drive: APNAC chair Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin urged a renewed push against corruption and illicit financial flows, citing losses of about $88.6bn a year that could otherwise support health and social protection. Botswana health capacity support: A Chinese medical team is helping enhance healthcare capacity in Botswana, including work at Princess Marina Hospital. Polio misinformation warning: Botswana’s Ministry of Health defended its nationwide oral polio vaccination campaign and urged the public to ignore social media misinformation, stressing it targets a specific strain and is an emergency measure. Community health and care: Sentebale, co-founded by Prince Harry, appointed new trustees and began work on its 2027–2030 strategy while reporting continued programme delivery across Lesotho and Botswana.
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