AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoChildhood cancer and heart disease probe: Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered health researchers to investigate rising cases of childhood cancer and heart diseases, warning the trend is becoming a serious public health issue and calling for studies to identify causes and guide prevention. Cancer care access: She also inaugurated a new radiotherapy centre at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) in Moshi, saying decentralising specialised treatment will cut travel burdens for patients and strengthen the referral system. Ocean health and community livelihoods: At Kenya’s Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, countries made commitments on banning deep-sea mining, protecting climate-resilient coral reefs, and tackling illegal fishing, alongside funding for marine research and waste management. Blue economy support: Canada-backed ReSea handed over productive equipment to coastal groups in Tanzania’s Tanga–Pemba seascape to boost seaweed, sea cucumber, crab fattening, and sardine processing—aiming for healthier marine ecosystems and better incomes. Illegal fishing crackdown: Kenya and the U.S. agreed on visa restrictions targeting individuals linked to illegal fishing, alongside a major maritime security funding package.
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