AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoKala-Azar Push: Gilead renewed a five-year WHO partnership to accelerate elimination of visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar), pledging 400,000+ vials of AmBisome plus $9.2m through 2030, with a sharper focus on high-burden East Africa including Somalia. Somalia Hunger Alarm: Action Against Hunger warns Somalia’s food crisis is worsening fast, with IPC projections showing about 6 million people facing Crisis hunger or worse and Burhakaba flagged for a credible famine risk, as severe child malnutrition admissions rise. Ebola Watch: Puntland issued an Ebola alert after WHO reported rising cases in Uganda and the DRC, stressing prevention and monitoring while noting no cases in Somalia. Aid and Health Infrastructure: Italy and Somalia’s PM discussed hospital projects in Afmadow, Xarardheere, and Cadale, while the EU announced €75m for AUSSOM security support and €63m humanitarian aid for drought-affected communities. Regional Climate Pressure: IGAD/ICPAC forecasts below-normal June–September rains across much of the Greater Horn, raising the stakes for already fragile livelihoods.
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