AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSouthern Africa Health & Finance: Afreximbank appointed Peter Adeshola Olowononi as director of regional operations for Southern Africa, with his background including support for healthcare projects in Sierra Leone, Liberia and The Gambia—an appointment that could shape future financing priorities across the region that includes São Tomé and Príncipe. Korea-Africa Cooperation: South Korea’s foreign minister held talks with counterparts from 11 African countries, including São Tomé and Príncipe, focusing on expanding cooperation in economy, development, and security areas—potentially relevant for health-linked development partnerships. Child Nutrition & Care: On International Children’s Day, a Catholic Church official warned that many children remain vulnerable despite national commitments, citing children attending school without having eaten and gaps in access to medicines and recommended prenatal healthcare; the Pastoral Care of Children program supports pregnancy care, breastfeeding, vaccination follow-up, and disease prevention. Alcohol & Public Health Risk: A 2026 Data Commons report highlighted high alcohol consumption in parts of Africa, with Uganda topping the continent—raising concerns for harmful drinking patterns and related health and social risks.
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