AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoYellow Fever Alert: Travel Health Pro reports 95 confirmed yellow fever cases globally since the start of 2026, with suspected cases also flagged in Côte d’Ivoire—an urgent reminder for travellers to check vaccination status before trips. Nutrition & Food Security Innovation: GAIN and partners launched the NourishNext West Africa 2026 youth agrifood challenge to boost fruit and vegetable availability and affordability in Benin, Nigeria, Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire, with mentorship and seed funding for selected innovators. Cocoa Supply Pressure (Health-linked food costs): Cocoa prices fell to fresh lows as Europe saw weaker grindings while Ivory Coast shipments rose 21% year-on-year and inventories climbed—signals that could affect local food and confectionery pricing. Regional Health Governance: ECOWAS approved new appointments for 2026–2030, including a new Director-General for the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), shaping health policy leadership across the region. Digital Health Infrastructure Push: Côte d’Ivoire received final approval for Starlink operations alongside authorisation for a US-backed sovereign data centre and digitisation platform—moves that can strengthen health service connectivity and systems.
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