AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWork-life pressure: A new 2026 ranking of Africa’s most overworked countries puts São Tomé and Príncipe at 49.00 average weekly hours, highlighting how long hours, labor shortages, and rising living costs can drive stress, burnout, and health problems—renewing calls for stronger labor protections and healthier workplaces. Digital health policy shift: A continent-wide review finds many countries are moving beyond older, non-binding eHealth plans toward more integrated, often legally backed digital health strategies tied to national health reforms. Leadership and health priorities: São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Vila Nova has won a second five-year term with over 55% of the vote, running as an independent after a split with the ADI—an outcome that may shape future focus on jobs, youth retention, and public services. Regional health watch: In DR Congo, Ebola deaths have surpassed 930, with rapid spread continuing to strain response efforts.
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