AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoMpox Outbreak (Guinea-Bissau): Guinea-Bissau has reported its first-ever mpox outbreak, with 46 suspected cases and 7 confirmed as of Aug 17; UNICEF says children are hit hardest—23 of 46 suspected cases are under 15, including 16 aged 0–4—raising alarm ahead of September school reopenings. Surveillance & Response Gaps: UNICEF warns the country’s surveillance is “extremely fragile,” with critical gaps in identifying contacts, testing samples, and tracing transmission chains, meaning cases may be going undetected. Confirmed Cases & Severity: Confirmed infections are currently among adults only, with no deaths reported so far; health authorities note mpox can be managed with early detection, care, and prevention, but newborns and children face higher risk of severe disease. Health Systems (Sanitation): A WHO/UNICEF assessment highlights that only 7% of Guinea-Bissau health facilities met basic sanitation standards in 2025, underscoring broader infection-control challenges. Polio Update (Regional): WHO confirmed closure of poliovirus type 2 outbreaks in five African countries, including Guinea-Bissau, after assessments found transmission interrupted.
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