AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSafe Water Access: A new global map highlights that more than 2 billion people still lack safely managed drinking water at home, with access near-universal in many wealthy regions but dropping below 20% in several low-income countries—an urgent reminder for water, sanitation, and health planning in and beyond Africa. Regional Health Finance & Infrastructure: Afreximbank appointed Peter Adeshola Olowononi as Director of Regional Operations for Southern Africa (effective May 1), taking over from Humphrey Nwugo; Olowononi previously covered São Tomé and Príncipe and is credited with supporting healthcare and road projects across the region. Health Leadership & Patient Care: The Merck Foundation held its 13th Africa-Asia Luminary, bringing together First Ladies and health stakeholders to discuss improving patient care and tackling social health issues, including expanding training and scholarships for healthcare providers across underserved specialties. Conservation & Community Health: On Príncipe, a former sea turtle poacher, Manuel Gomes (“Lindo”), is now protecting endangered turtles and helping build marine protected areas—showing how conservation work can support safer, more sustainable coastal livelihoods.
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