AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDisease Preparedness: FAO and IGAD warn that El Niño-related rains could raise Rift Valley fever risk in Somalia through January. Somalia is among six countries at highest assessed risk, but no outbreak has been confirmed; agencies urge stronger surveillance and vaccine readiness. Specialist Care: Kenyan Defence Forces and Garissa County doctors performed thyroid surgeries at Dhobley Level Two Hospital, bringing specialist treatment closer to patients and supporting skills exchange with local teams. Maternal Health: A study at a Somali referral hospital examines how different types of female genital mutilation are associated with maternal and newborn outcomes, highlighting the need for informed, appropriate maternity care. Health Systems: A policy review of Somalia’s digital health systems examines whether data and analytics are helping local leaders make decisions, pointing to the importance of turning routine information into practical action.
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