AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFlood Response in Togo: The WHO has delivered emergency medical kits for 10,000 people to flood-affected areas in Greater Lomé, alongside validation of a new event-based surveillance guide to spot unusual health threats earlier. Reproductive Health (Global): WHO released its first framework to guide development of safer, reversible male contraceptives—pill, injection, gel or implant—aiming to expand options beyond condoms and vasectomy. Disease Preparedness (West Africa): Medical biologists in Lomé are calling for stronger early epidemic detection and better lab capacity, warning that weakened health systems could delay responses to the next outbreak. Climate Health Risk: Scientists warn that a Super El Niño could lead to about 451,000 deaths, with the most severe impacts expected in global south countries—an urgent call for adaptation to protect lives. Health Workforce/Systems (ECOWAS): ECOWAS opened recruitment across specialised agencies, including the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), with vacancies spanning health and other sectors.
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