AGP Executive Report

Digital Health & ID: Gabon says it’s speeding up key eGabon-SIS and Gabon Digital projects, moving national digital ID, health interoperability, secure internal messaging, and a Single Master File for payroll from planning to field rollout. Primary Care Access: A civic group reports Gabona’s only primary healthcare facility in Niger State (MDG Clinic) has been non-functional for over five years, with residents left without basic services as the building deteriorates. Nursing Capacity Building: Fifty senior nursing leaders from 27 countries are in India for a public health policy and management programme at PGIMER, with Gabon among the participating countries. Sickle Cell Treatment: African drugmakers and researchers are linking local production to sickle cell care, as WHO pushes wider access to hydroxyurea and child-friendly formulations. Conservation & Health Link: Gabon launches “Gabon Infini” to mobilize up to US$200 million for community and conservation outcomes, supporting its 30x30x30 biodiversity goal. Glaucoma Innovation: Hexiris Ophthalmics plans to present first-in-human OBi glaucoma data in Europe and North America, highlighting access barriers seen in clinics including in Gabon.

Digital Health & IDs: Gabon says it’s speeding up major eGabon-SIS and Gabon Digital projects, moving from planning to field rollout—starting with the national digital ID system and a health-focused interoperability infrastructure, plus upgrades for secure government messaging and a Single Master File for payroll management. Primary Care Access: A civic group reports Gabon’s MDG Clinic in Niger State (Suleja LGA) has been non-functional for over five years, with residents left without basic services as the facility deteriorates. Sickle Cell Treatment: African drugmakers and researchers are linking local production to sickle cell care, as WHO pushes wider access to hydroxyurea and child-friendly formulations. Health Workforce Training: Fifty senior nursing leaders from 27 countries are in a one-week public health policy and management programme at PGIMER, Chandigarh, with Gabon among the participating countries. Conservation & Health Finance: Gabon Infini (Project Finance for Permanence) is launched with partners to mobilize up to US$200m over a decade for community and conservation outcomes—supporting the “30x30x30” goal and broader wellbeing in protected landscapes.

Digital Health Systems: Gabon says it’s speeding up eGabon-SIS and the wider Gabon Digital push, moving national digital ID and health-sector interoperability from planning to field rollout, alongside upgrades for secure internal messaging and a Single Master File to strengthen civil service payroll management. Primary Care Access: A community in Niger State, Nigeria, is reportedly left without basic services after the MDG Clinic in Gabona was abandoned and left non-functional for over five years, with residents facing deteriorating infrastructure and reduced healthcare access. Sickle Cell Treatment: African drugmakers and researchers are linking local pharma production to sickle cell care, as WHO urges wider access to hydroxyurea and child-friendly formulations to reduce painful crises and complications. Nursing Capacity Building: Fifty senior nursing leaders from 27 countries are taking part in a public health policy and management programme at PGIMER, Chandigarh, with Gabon among the participating delegations. Ophthalmology Innovation: Hexiris Ophthalmics plans first-in-human glaucoma data presentations in Europe and North America, highlighting its OBi platform and its origin in humanitarian work in Gabon. Health Finance for Africa: A new focus on debt swaps is highlighting how savings can be redirected to health priorities, including lessons from Africa-linked Debt2Health transactions.

Digital Health & ID: Gabon is pushing ahead with eGabon-SIS health-sector modernization, including operationalizing its national digital ID and building interoperability infrastructure, plus upgrades for secure internal messaging and a Single Master File to improve civil service payroll management. Health System Access: A Niger State community in Nigeria (Gabon community) says its only primary healthcare facility, the MDG Clinic, has been non-functional for over five years, with residents left without basic services. Nursing Capacity Building: Fifty senior nursing leaders from 27 countries are training at PGIMER, Chandigarh, in a public health policy and management programme that includes Gabon among participating countries. Sickle Cell Focus: African drugmakers and researchers are linking local pharmaceutical production to sickle cell care as WHO urges wider access to hydroxyurea and child-friendly formulations. Ophthalmology Innovation: Hexiris Ophthalmics plans to present first-in-human OBi glaucoma data at major fall meetings, highlighting a new approach aimed at improving access to glaucoma surgery. Health-Adjacent Policy Finance: A new discussion on debt swaps highlights how “debt-for-development” deals can fund health priorities, including lessons from Africa’s Debt2Health efforts. Security & Health Risk: A Russian-flagged sanctioned cargo ship was hit by drones off Africa’s coast, raising concerns about spillover risks to regional ports and coastal safety.

Digital Health & ID: Gabon says it’s moving faster on eGabon-SIS, including operationalizing a national digital ID system and building interoperability for the health sector, alongside upgrades for secure government messaging and a Single Master File to improve public service payroll management. Primary Care Access: A civic group reports Gabona community’s only primary healthcare facility in Niger State (MDG Clinic) has been non-functional for over five years, with residents left without basic services as the building deteriorates. Nursing Capacity Building: Fifty senior nursing professionals from 27 countries are taking part in a Public Health Policy and Management programme at PGIMER, Chandigarh, with Gabon among the participating countries. Sickle Cell Focus: African drugmakers and researchers are linking local production to sickle cell care as WHO pushes wider access to hydroxyurea and child-friendly formulations. Ophthalmology Innovation: Hexiris Ophthalmics plans to present first-in-human OBi glaucoma data at major fall meetings, highlighting new surgical tools aimed at improving access to glaucoma treatment. Health Financing Ideas: A new discussion on debt swaps highlights how countries can redirect savings into health priorities, including lessons from Global Fund Debt2Health transactions.

Digital Health & IDs: Gabon says it’s moving from planning to field rollout for key eGabon-SIS health-sector systems, including operationalizing a national digital ID and building national interoperability infrastructure, alongside upgrades for secure government messaging and a Single Master File to improve public payroll management. Primary Care Access: A Niger State community’s only health facility in Gabona (MDG Clinic in Suleja LGA) has reportedly been non-functional for over five years, with residents left without basic services as the building deteriorates. Sickle Cell Treatment Supply: African drugmakers and researchers are linking local production to sickle cell care as WHO pushes wider access to hydroxyurea and child-friendly formulations, aiming to improve pricing and delivery. Health Tech Research: Hexiris Ophthalmics plans to present first-in-human OBi glaucoma data across major fall meetings, highlighting access barriers to operating-room based glaucoma surgery. Nursing Capacity Building: Fifty senior nursing professionals from 27 countries are taking part in a public health policy and management programme at PGIMER, Chandigarh, supported through India’s international cooperation framework.

Health System Funding in Gabon: Gabon’s ruling RPM coalition says President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s recent push includes major health spending—55 billion CFA francs pledged for upgrading medical facilities, reopening hospital cafeterias, and boosting services via CNAMGS. Access to Care Gap: A civic group reports Gabona community’s only primary healthcare facility (MDG Clinic in Suleja, Niger State) has been non-functional for over five years, with residents left without basic services. Sickle Cell Treatment Locally Produced: African drugmakers and researchers are linking local manufacturing to sickle cell care as WHO urges wider hydroxyurea access and child-friendly formulations, with activity highlighted in Senegal and Nigeria. Glaucoma Innovation: Hexiris Ophthalmics plans to present first-in-human OBi glaucoma results in Europe and North America, aiming to improve access to surgical options where operating-room capacity is limited. Community Conservation with Health Co-Benefits: Gabon Infini (with The Nature Conservancy and Enduring Earth) targets up to US$200 million for community and conservation investments tied to the country’s 30x30x30 biodiversity goal.

Gabon Health & Environment Finance: The Government of Gabon has formally launched “Gabon Infini,” a 10-year project finance push with The Nature Conservancy and Enduring Earth to mobilize up to US$200 million for community and conservation work, tied to the country’s 30x30x30 goal of protecting 30% of ecosystems by 2030. Diabetes & Hypertension Awareness: Merck Foundation, with Africa’s First Ladies, announced winners of its 2025 Fashion, Song and Film Awards, with one theme focused on prevention and early detection of diabetes and hypertension. Eye Care Innovation: Hexiris Ophthalmics says it will present first-in-human OBi glaucoma data at major fall meetings, aiming to improve access to glaucoma surgery beyond operating-room limits. Primary Care Access Alarm: A civic group reports Gabona’s only health facility in Niger State (MDG Clinic) has been non-functional for over five years, calling for urgent government action. Nursing Capacity Building: Fifty senior nursing leaders from 27 countries are in a one-week public health policy and management programme at PGIMER, Chandigarh, with Gabon among the participants. Sickle Cell Treatment Push: African drugmakers and researchers are increasingly linking local production to sickle cell care as WHO promotes wider hydroxyurea access and child-friendly formulations. Digital ID for Health Services: Tobago ID has been launched to streamline access to public services, including health care, by enabling online registration and verification.

Diabetes & Hypertension Awareness: Merck Foundation, with Africa’s First Ladies, announced winners of its 2025 Fashion, Song and Film Awards—using art to tackle issues like infertility stigma, girl education, child marriage, FGM and GBV, alongside a second track focused on preventing and detecting diabetes and hypertension. Eye Health Access: Hexiris Ophthalmics says it will share first-in-human OBi glaucoma results across major European and North American meetings, highlighting the access gap for glaucoma surgery—an issue it says it saw firsthand in Gabon. Primary Care Alarm in Gabonese Community: A Niger State community’s only health facility, the MDG Clinic in Gabona (Suleja LGA), has reportedly been non-functional for over five years, with residents left without basic services as the building deteriorates. Nursing Capacity Building: Fifty senior nursing leaders from 27 countries are in a one-week public health policy and management programme at PGIMER, Chandigarh, with Gabon among the participating countries. Health Funding in Gabon: Gabon’s RPM praised President Oligui Nguema’s push for healthcare reforms, including a pledge of 55 billion CFA francs for upgrading medical facilities, hospital cafeterias, and strengthening CNAMGS services.

Digital Health & ID Systems: UNDP’s Africa Accelerator for Digital Public Infrastructure sent delegations from Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Zambia to India to study digital identity, payments and data systems—covering use cases in agriculture, healthcare and social protection. Primary Care Accountability: In Niger State, residents of Gabona community say the area’s only primary healthcare facility (MDG Clinic) has been non-functional for over five years, with a civic group urging urgent action from health authorities. Nursing Capacity Building: Fifty senior nursing leaders from 27 countries are taking part in a one-week Public Health Policy and Management programme at PGIMER, Chandigarh, supported through India’s ITEC framework—highlighting leadership and system strengthening. Sickle Cell Treatment Access: African drugmakers and researchers are linking local production to sickle cell care as WHO pushes wider hydroxyurea access and child-friendly formulations. Gabon Health Funding Push: Gabon’s RPM party praised President Oligui Nguema’s 21-day initiatives and cited a 55 billion CFA francs health pledge for hospital upgrades, hospital cafeterias and support for CNAMGS.

Gabon Health Funding: Gabon’s ruling RPM says President Oligui Nguema’s recent push includes major healthcare financing—55 billion CFA francs pledged to upgrade national medical facilities, reopen hospital cafeterias, and strengthen services at the National Health Insurance Fund (CNAMGS), with calls for fast, visible delivery. Sickle Cell Care: African drugmakers and researchers are ramping up local production linked to WHO’s push for wider hydroxyurea access, including child-friendly formulations, as the disease disproportionately affects sub-Saharan Africa. Health Finance Strategy: A new focus on debt-for-development deals highlights how countries can redirect savings into health priorities, including lessons from the Global Fund’s Debt2Health initiative. Customs & Public Health: Cameroon’s customs extends crackdowns on smuggling of drinks and frozen foods, citing risks to consumer health and unfair competition for compliant businesses. Local Access Systems: Tobago launches a digital ID (“Tobago ID”) to streamline public services, including access to healthcare and eligibility for a baby grant. Sports & Health Watch: Namibia’s Unam and African Stars face tough CAF return legs after setbacks, while Morocco’s goalkeeper Bono is sidelined with a hamstring injury—both reminders of how quickly health and fitness can swing outcomes.

Sickle Cell Care in Focus: Senegal has launched West Africa’s first locally made sickle cell drug, Drepaf, a generic hydroxyurea produced by Dakar’s Teranga Pharma to cut costs and reduce reliance on imports, with reported supply interest from Burkina Faso, Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire—and requests from Cameroon, Gabon and the DRC. Health Financing Ideas: A new push on debt-for-development swaps highlights how countries can redirect debt savings into health priorities, including Africa examples tied to education, climate resilience, and “debt-for-nature” deals that also reach health programmes. Gabon Health Funding: Gabon’s ruling RPM coalition praised President Oligui Nguema’s 21-day push, pointing to a major August 30 health pledge of 55 billion CFA francs for upgrading medical facilities, reopening hospital cafeterias, and boosting CNAMGS services. Regional Trade & Health Risks: Cameroon’s customs extended its crackdown on fraud and smuggling in Kribi and Campo, targeting illegal drinks and frozen foods—an effort framed around protecting consumers and local businesses from unsafe, untaxed imports. Policy/Access Tech (Elsewhere): Tobago launched a digital ID (Tobago ID) to streamline access to services including health care, tying uptake to a baby grant requirement.

Women’s Empowerment Through Sport: Giants of Africa (founded by Masai Ujiri) made its first European appearance at the adidas x ALBA Next Up Women’s Basketball Tournament in Berlin, with an eight-player delegation including young women from Gabon and other African countries, supported by coaches from the DRC and Gabon—an international milestone for its Women’s Empowerment Programme. Customs & Public Health: Cameroon extended its crackdown on fraud and smuggling to Kribi and Campo, focusing on illegal drinks and frozen products, including concerns over missing fiscal stamps, adulteration, and food stored outside standards—aimed at protecting consumers and local businesses. Gabon Health Funding Push: Gabon’s RPM praised President Oligui Nguema’s 21-day “action to outcomes” push, highlighting 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. Sickle Cell Treatment Access: Senegal launched West Africa’s first locally made sickle cell drug, Drepaf (a generic hydroxyurea) by Teranga Pharma, with reported interest from Burkina Faso, Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, and requests from Cameroon, Gabon, and the DRC.

Sickle 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.

Gabon Health Funding: Gabon’s ruling RPM praised President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s 21-day push, highlighting a major health pledge of 55 billion Central African CFA francs—44 billion to upgrade national medical facilities, 6 billion to reopen hospital cafeterias, and 5 billion to strengthen services at the National Health Insurance Fund (CNAMGS). Sickle Cell Treatment in West Africa: Senegal launched Drepaf, a locally made generic hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease, aiming to cut costs and reduce reliance on imported medicines; health authorities in Cameroon, Gabon, and the DRC have reportedly requested supplies. Regional Health Access via Digital ID: Tobago launched “Tobago ID,” a digital credential meant to streamline access to public services, including health care and residency verification. Health-Linked Trade Risks: Cameroon extended customs action against fraud and smuggling, focusing on drinks and frozen products—raising concerns about adulterated goods and unsafe imports affecting consumer health.

Customs Crackdown: Cameroon’s Directorate General of Customs extended its fight against fraud and smuggling to Kribi and Campo, focusing on illegal drinks and frozen foods that can dodge duties and harm consumer health. Gabon Health Funding: Gabon’s RPM ruling coalition 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. Sickle Cell Treatment Locally Made: Senegal launched Drepaf, a locally produced generic hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease, aiming to cut costs and reliance on imports; Cameroon, Gabon, and DRC have reportedly requested supplies. Access to Care via Services: In Gabon’s Ogooué-Ivindo, new CNSS services and a modernized La Poste SA in Makokou are meant to bring key public services closer to residents, especially retirees and families far from major centers. Regional Health Tech (Elsewhere): Tobago launched a digital ID (“Tobago ID”) to streamline access to services, including health care applications, showing how digital credentials can reduce bureaucracy.