AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWHO Internship Openings: The World Health Organisation has opened its Global Internship Programme to citizens of all 194 member states, including 54 African countries, offering placements across Switzerland and WHO offices worldwide for students and recent graduates in public health and related roles. Visa Access for Medical Travel: India has published a 2026 list of 32 eligible African countries for its e-Visa programme, including Comoros, and the scheme covers tourism, business and medical travel with an online application process. Travel Friction for Comorians: Schengen visa denials remain a major hurdle for African applicants, with Comoros reported as topping the 2024 refusal-rate list at 62.8%, costing travellers non-refundable fees and triggering cancelled trips. Public Spending Training: More than 140 SADC officials are set to meet in Johannesburg for a training programme on smarter public spending, using cost-benefit analysis to help governments prioritize high-impact health and social investments under tight budgets. Health Risks Linked to Lifestyle: A new global study highlights alcohol intake and smoking as the strongest shared risk factors for breast cancer and atrial fibrillation, suggesting population-wide reductions could prevent a large share of cases.
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