AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHIV Care Under Pressure: A South African clinic supported by U.S. PEPFAR says community HIV support is being hit hard as nearly all U.S. foreign aid is paused, cut or changed under Trump’s administration. Mental Health Leadership: Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi delivered the keynote at a WHO-backed regional mental health workshop in Johannesburg, with countries expected to map mental health needs and share best practice. Local Medical Innovation: UCT’s Biomedical Engineering Research Centre secured an SAHPRA manufacturing licence, paving the way for locally designed medical devices to reach public hospitals. Listeriosis Court Rebuke: The Johannesburg high court ordered NHLS and NICD to pay punitive costs in a listeriosis class action involving Tiger Brands, after failing to meet constitutional disclosure standards. Ghost Workers Crackdown: Home Affairs announced a new biometric verification system to detect ghost employees and payroll fraud, going live on 15 June. Ebola Watch: WHO says the DRC Ebola outbreak is accelerating, with the rare Bundibugyo strain driving travel restrictions and emergency response as suspected deaths rise. World No Tobacco Day: Health experts warn smoking acts like repeated cardiovascular “stress events,” spiking heart strain each time you light up.
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