AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMpox Alert in Guinea-Bissau: UNICEF says the country’s first-ever mpox outbreak is already hitting children hardest, with 23 of 46 suspected cases among under-15s (16 under age 4). As of 17 August, seven cases are confirmed in adults only, with no deaths reported so far. UNICEF warns the reopening of schools in September could boost transmission, and flags “critical gaps” in surveillance—especially contact finding, testing, and tracing. Public Health Infrastructure: A WHO/UNICEF assessment highlights how hard it is to respond when facilities lack basic care conditions: in Guinea-Bissau, only 7% of health facilities met basic sanitation standards in 2025, underlining the need for toilets, handwashing, and accessible, private services. Regional Health Progress: WHO reports polio type 2 transmission has been stopped in five African countries, including Guinea-Bissau, after targeted vaccination and strengthened surveillance. Fitness & Wellness (Security Sector): ECOWAS ESSMGB held a 5km route march in Bissau to promote physical fitness, teamwork, and healthier lifestyles among mission and host security personnel.
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