AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSpecialist Training Return: Five Guinea-Bissau doctors have returned from postgraduate specialization in Venezuela, now fully accredited to strengthen the national health system after completing training in Integral Community Medicine. Food Security & Nutrition: WFP warns hunger and malnutrition are worsening as funding shortfalls force cuts during the June–August lean season, including reduced school meals (283,400 to ~152,000) and suspension of specialized nutritious foods for under-2s (~56,000 children affected). Climate Resilience Funding: The GEF approved over USD 67 million for Guinea-Bissau and other vulnerable countries to boost resilience through projects targeting flood/coastal risks and food and water security. Electricity Access (Health Link): Guinea-Bissau’s regional power gains are highlighted by a World Bank-backed programme expanding electricity access and cross-border trade, supporting more reliable supply for services like hospitals. Health Advocacy (FGM): Djabu Balde, a survivor from Guinea-Bissau, speaks out against female genital mutilation, sharing her story through her book “Entre dos Madres.”
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