AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMpox Alert in Guinea-Bissau: Guinea-Bissau confirmed its first mpox case: a 27-year-old woman sought care on June 24, samples from her skin lesions tested positive in-country and were later confirmed at Institut Pasteur in Dakar. Public Health Response: Authorities activated national response mechanisms under WHO International Health Regulations, launched contact tracing, reinforced surveillance at borders, and urged prevention basics like frequent handwashing and avoiding close contact with people with fever or rashes. Disability & Access to Care: In The Gambia, NODO leaders called for full implementation of the Disability Act 2021, pushing for stronger support and real inclusion of persons with disabilities in education and healthcare. Rural Health Context: Global mapping shows only a small number of countries remain majority-rural, with most still in Sub-Saharan Africa—an important reminder of how access gaps can shape health outcomes.
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