AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealthcare & Women’s Empowerment: Merck Foundation’s 13th Africa Asia Luminary brought together First Ladies from 12 African and Asian countries to spotlight practical healthcare gains—trained clinicians, reduced stigma, and support for women’s health—through its “More Than a Mother” campaign. Energy & Daily Life: World Bank and AfDB’s Mission 300 says it has connected 50+ million people to electricity across 40 countries, with nearly double the rollout pace, including 7.5 million in Tanzania and 4.6 million in Ethiopia—powering jobs, schools, and clinics. Air Connectivity (Gabon in the mix): Air Peace announced new Lagos routes to Douala, Libreville, Bamako and Conakry starting Aug 1, boosting trade, tourism, and cultural exchange across West and Central Africa. Culture & Community Sports: Gabon’s embassy in China joined a “Dream Team” friendly match at China’s Village Super League, where football served as a bridge for culture and community. Public Health Research: KNUST joined the DENSTAR Project to advance a dengue vaccine (DengiAll) toward Phase III trials in Africa, targeting a growing mosquito-borne threat.
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