AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWater and Disease: Gastrointestinal illness cases linked to the Bronkhorstspruit water crisis have risen to 833, prompting renewed scrutiny of water quality. In eMalahleni, residents — including young children — are reportedly drinking drain water, while a five-day Johannesburg outage left a disability home struggling to maintain basic hygiene. Medicine Supply: The DA says scores of essential medicines are out of stock in public health facilities, raising concerns for patients who rely on the state system. Blood Stocks: The South African National Blood Service says supplies have fallen below target and is urging people to donate ahead of the festive season. HIV Prevention: A new study suggests progress on HIV prevention has stalled, though researchers point to a possible opportunity to renew efforts. Health Funding: An aid agency serving Africa’s health sector has narrowly avoided closure amid a wider funding crisis following US aid cuts.
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