AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 hours agoPublic Health: WHO says cholera deaths rose 30% in 2025 to 7,870, the highest since 1999, with Nigeria and six other countries accounting for about 90% of reported cases and deaths—highlighting urgent needs for safe water, sanitation, hygiene, vaccination, and faster access to care. Madagascar Society & Rights: A report on people with albinism in Madagascar describes ongoing terror and attacks, including a case in Toliara where an 18-month-old child was targeted during a violent assault. Youth & Governance: Madagascar’s Gen Z activists say they feel “betrayed” after last year’s protests, alleging the new government has repeated crackdown tactics and slowed reforms. Industry & Agribusiness: In Antananarivo, Enduma’s gony bag production is running at full capacity, supplying harvest-season demand and industrial buyers across agri-food, mining, and construction materials. Trade & Supply Chains: A shipment of 222 marine fossils attributed to Madagascar was found in Chile after being declared as household ornaments, raising questions about how heritage goods move through trade. Health Systems: “Future Health” convened global leaders at UNGA81, including Madagascar, pushing prevention-focused health systems built on early risk data, financing, delivery capacity, and inclusive service delivery.
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