AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRabies Prevention Push: ECOWAS, via its Regional Animal Health Centre in Bissau, marks World Rabies Day by urging stronger “One Health” action to stop human rabies deaths—highlighting that rabies is almost always fatal after symptoms, and calling for better dog vaccination, surveillance, stray-dog management, and community awareness. Health Workforce & Access: ECOWAS also opened recruitment for nationals across specialised agencies, including the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), with vacancies spanning health and other sectors—reminding applicants that ECOWAS does not charge recruitment fees. Nutrition & Food Security: A new Oceana-led study says more equitable fishing access could help West African countries cut malnutrition by keeping nutrient-rich fish in-country instead of exporting them—naming Guinea-Bissau among places that could see major improvements in calcium intake. Public Health Context: A solidarity campaign led by CEIA is calling for support to Cuba amid intensifying U.S. pressure, spotlighting Cuba’s long-running medical cooperation and health brigades across Africa, including Guinea-Bissau.
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