AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMicroplastics Monitoring: Scientists from 21 African countries, including Comoros, met in Accra to harmonise protocols for tracking microplastics in coastal environments using nuclear and isotopic techniques, aiming for comparable data and stronger evidence-based policies to protect marine ecosystems. Breast Cancer & Heart Health Risks: A global study in the Journal of the American Heart Association highlights alcohol intake and smoking as the two strongest shared risk factors for breast cancer and atrial fibrillation/flutter, suggesting that reducing these behaviors could prevent a large share of cases. Public Spending Training: More than 140 SADC officials are set to meet in Johannesburg (15–17 July) for training on cost-benefit analysis to help governments prioritise high-impact health, education, infrastructure and climate resilience investments with limited budgets. Forest Loss From Mining: A new study warns that mine development is driving forest loss across Africa, with road-building and settlements multiplying deforestation impacts—an issue that can affect health through environmental change.
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