AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSickle Cell Treatment Boost: Senegal launched Drepaf, a locally made generic hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease, aiming to cut costs and reduce reliance on imported medicines; the project is expanding supply partnerships across West and Central Africa, with reported requests from Cameroon, Gabon and the DRC. Health Funding in Gabon: Gabon’s ruling RPM praised President Oligui Nguema’s 21-day push, including a pledge of 55 billion CFA francs to health—44 billion for upgrading medical facilities, 6 billion to reopen hospital cafeterias, and 5 billion to strengthen CNAMGS services—urging fast delivery for patients. Customs & Public Health Risks: Cameroon extended its crackdown on fraud and smuggling in Kribi and Campo, focusing on illegal drinks and frozen products; officials warned that unlicensed goods, missing fiscal stamps, adulteration and off-standard storage can harm consumers and undercut legal businesses. Digital Access for Care: Tobago launched “Tobago ID,” a digital credential for smoother access to public services, including health care applications and residency verification, with promised less bureaucracy and improved data security.
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