AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDementia Watch: WHO says dementia is becoming a major public health challenge in Africa, with about 1.9 million people living with it and costs to families and societies estimated at US$15.6 billion a year, while most countries still lack national dementia plans. Mercury Risk in Beauty: A Reuters probe finds banned mercury-containing skin-lightening creams still sold online across multiple markets, with mercury often missing from labels—raising serious health concerns. Gabon Poultry Policy: Gabon will keep its plan to ban broiler chicken imports from Jan 1, 2027, arguing local production is being scaled up despite a WTO challenge from the United States. Health & Sports (Gabon fixtures): Morocco’s Tawfik Bentayeb has been medically cleared after a head injury scare, but must follow a 7–10 day recovery plan and is ruled out of the first match vs Gabon. Regional Health Context: Africa’s electricity challenge is shifting from just access to reliable, affordable power—an issue that affects health services and everyday wellbeing.
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