AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEMS Reality Check: Eastern Cape Health MEC Ntandokazi Capa admits the province’s ambulance shortfall is far worse than promised—197 more vehicles won’t fix the crisis, with about 600 needed for full capacity and only 192 currently operational. Care Dependency Strain: A Johannesburg mother says Sassa’s R2,400 Care Dependency Grant still isn’t enough for a bedridden child with disabilities, leaving families stretched and unable to work. Mental Health & Hope: Actor Nandi Mbatha speaks out about depression and suicidal thoughts, crediting faith and baptism for recovery during Suicide Prevention Month. Cancer Screening Tech: Researchers report an AI method to improve colorectal cancer tissue image analysis, aiming to help flag suspicious areas more accurately for earlier detection. Rabies Warning: India’s regulator flags a rabies vaccine batch as substandard and potentially spurious, raising concerns about counterfeit doses. Public Safety Support: Cape Town’s Neighbourhood Watch records its strongest turnout yet, launching a safer tip-off pack and updating residents on violence prevention programmes. Community Health Access: MyCiTi upgrades in Atlantis include refurbished buses and improved stops to ease daily travel for commuters, including those heading to clinics and hospitals. Human Milk & Emergency Care: South African royals tour Israel’s Magen David Adom, including its national human milk bank and emergency dispatch and blood services.
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