AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaternal Health Emergency: UNFPA is urging urgent presidential action in Ghana after reporting a maternal death every three hours, calling it a crisis that’s being missed because it doesn’t trigger the same alarm as other emergencies. Waste & Public Health: A UNEP-backed project is working in Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria to improve waste management while protecting the health and rights of informal waste pickers and better integrating them into the waste value chain. Polio Progress: WHO says Uganda has interrupted transmission of a variant poliovirus detected in 2024, with Guinea-Bissau listed among the African countries that have closed poliovirus Type 2 outbreaks this year. Health & Safety Risks: Brazil reports rescuing 479 people from labor exploitation in August, including victims from Guinea-Bissau—highlighting ongoing risks tied to migration and seasonal work. Nutrition & Livelihoods: Guinea-Bissau’s PM calls for local cashew processing to boost household incomes and support sectors linked to education, healthcare, and employment.
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