AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWomen’s Health Leadership: Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, was named among ABCD Africa’s “100 Most Impactful Voices 2026,” highlighting her long-running work on women’s empowerment, girls’ education, and improving access to quality, equitable healthcare across Africa. Global Health Context: A separate piece on Brazil’s foreign policy points to how Portuguese-speaking African ties and South-South cooperation can expand health and capacity-building influence beyond traditional partners. Immigration & Health Workforce Mobility: Canada extended its Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot for qualifying French-speaking students, keeping the pathway open until August 2027—an indirect lever that can shape future healthcare staffing and service demand. Sustainable Development & Health Systems: Tunisia ranked 72nd globally (3rd in Africa) in the 2026 Sustainable Development Report, with strong progress in access to health and education, but ongoing setbacks tied to territorial inequalities and pressure on natural resources.
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