AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRabies Prevention in Togo: Togo has started the pilot phase of its Integrated Strategic Plan for Rabies Elimination (PSIER) in the Plateaux region, using a One Health approach to boost dog bite prevention, dog vaccination, surveillance, and faster post-exposure care, with the goal of eliminating human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030. One Health Lab Training: Eight laboratory professionals from Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo and Zambia completed an eight-week JICA-NMIMR infectious disease training in parasitology, virology and bacteriology to strengthen regional diagnostics and surveillance. Regional Pastoral Health & Livelihoods: Togo joined 12 other African countries in launching a €60m regional program (PRADEP-AOS) to strengthen pastoral economies across West Africa and the Sahel, including better animal health and coordination to protect livelihoods. Ebola Aid Reaches Frontlines: Direct Relief delivered medical shipments to Ebola response sites in DRC, including PPE and medicines for Elykia Hospital in Ituri, supporting safer care for patients and frontline workers. Marine Pollution Monitoring: Scientists from 21 African countries met in Accra to harmonize microplastics monitoring protocols for coastal environments, aiming for comparable data to guide stronger environmental and health-protecting policies.
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