AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHealth Workforce in Abidjan: The Civil Service Agency’s Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr. will chair a 3rd high-level continental meeting on strengthening public service and the health workforce in Abidjan on June 1–2, focusing on integrating certified community health workers into civil service systems. Measles Alert: A new call urges drastic action to contain measles outbreaks, noting the disease remains a major killer of young children in low-income settings and countries including Ivory Coast. Ebola Watch (DR Congo): The AfDB flags the ongoing Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as another stress test for regional health systems, with major funding pledged to support Kinshasa and health officials. Cocoa & Nutrition/Health Link: Ivory Coast cocoa output is projected to rise 10.5% in 2025/26, while broader coverage highlights how cocoa’s climate volatility can ripple into food systems and livelihoods—key health determinants for farming communities. Côte d’Ivoire Security & Health: Côte d’Ivoire remains wary of jihadist threats in the north, a reminder that insecurity can disrupt access to care and public health services.
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