AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEbola Preparedness: Nigeria’s NCDC says the country is only ~59% ready for an Ebola outbreak, warning that travel and weak border entry points could allow imported cases to spread. AI & Child Safety: Experts warn South African children are increasingly using AI chatbots for companionship, raising concerns about screen addiction, sleep and social development. Cancer Research: North-West University is studying “cancer bush” (Lessertia frutescens) for activity against drug-resistant cancers, including small-cell lung and colorectal cancer. Weight-loss Drug Crackdown: Novo Nordisk is taking compounding pharmacy iDexis to the Pretoria High Court over alleged illegal semaglutide products, with public health risks at the centre. Blood Donation Awareness: South Africa marks Blood Donor Month, highlighting how one donation can save multiple lives through red cells, plasma and platelets. Road Safety: A Durban conference pushed road safety as a public health priority, citing very high daily crash casualties. Public Health Tech & Access: BRICS countries are strengthening cooperation on vaccines and medical technologies to expand access across the Global South. Hospital & System Strain: Reports also flag ongoing pressures in SA healthcare delivery, including staffing and service gaps.
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