AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHealth & Nutrition Advocacy: A Catholic Church official in Angola says children remain vulnerable despite national commitments, pointing to classrooms where kids attend without having eaten and to pregnancy care gaps when families can’t afford medicines or recommended services; the Pastoral Care of Children program supports prenatal care, breastfeeding, growth monitoring, vaccination follow-ups, and disease prevention (diarrhea, malaria). Bilateral Cooperation (Health-relevant): South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met counterparts from 11 African countries including São Tomé and Príncipe to expand cooperation across economy and development, with talks framed around strengthening partnerships that can support public services. Alcohol & Public Health: A 2026 Data Commons report highlights the highest alcohol-consuming African countries, with Uganda topping the list at 11.30 litres per person annually—an issue tied to health and social risks. Regional Finance (Health-linked): Afreximbank appointed Peter Adeshola Olowononi as director of regional operations for Southern Africa, with prior work including healthcare and infrastructure financing across West Africa.
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