AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEl Niño Preparedness: East African ministers have adopted a joint emergency plan as the region braces for a potentially severe event. The EU has allocated €6 million for Somalia, including evacuation-site preparations and expanded health and nutrition services. Food and Aid: A report says famine is spreading in Somalia amid paused U.S. humanitarian funding; the World Food Programme says food stored in a demolished warehouse was recovered. HIV Care: A new study examines Somali orthopaedic surgeons’ HIV-care practices, attitudes and challenges, against a backdrop of stigma and limited health services. Heat Risks: One projection estimates 3,400 additional heat-related deaths in Somalia from October to March, underscoring the need to protect people from extreme temperatures. Mental Health: A report describes a Somali man who went 11 years without schizophrenia care before swallowing 30 keys, highlighting a stark gap in access to treatment.
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