AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMpox Alert: South Africa’s Department of Health says confirmed mpox cases have jumped to 18 (plus 1 probable) as of 17 September, with most in the Western Cape/Cape Town, and urges the public to watch for symptoms and help contain spread. HIV Prevention Breakthrough: A phase 3 PURPOSE 1 study in two South African sites reports no new HIV infections and no new safety concerns with long-acting lenacapavir as HIV PrEP for pregnant, postpartum and lactating women. GBV and Femicide Pressure: Ekurhuleni communities are demanding action after nine women were found dead across the metro, with calls to treat femicide as a standalone crime and focus prevention on offenders. Serial-Killing Fears: Police investigations continue after nine bodies were found in South Africa, raising fears of serial killings and renewed urgency around public vigilance. Trafficking Rescue: A 55-year-old man was arrested after a woman was rescued from a Rondebosch brothel and taken for a medical examination following trafficking allegations. Health System Strain Signals: Reports also highlight Gauteng’s nurse shortfall and wider healthcare access concerns, adding to pressure on services.
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