AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoChild Health Watch: Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered health researchers to investigate a rising number of children being diagnosed with cancer and heart diseases, warning it is becoming a serious public health issue and urging education and prevention-focused research. Cancer Care Access: She inaugurated a new radiotherapy centre at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) in Moshi, saying decentralising specialised cancer treatment will cut long-distance travel for patients and strengthen referral systems. Ocean Health & 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, with observers noting the pledges now need real follow-through. Blue Economy Support: The ReSea project in Tanzania handed over productive equipment to coastal groups, including women and youth, to back seaweed, sea cucumber, crab fattening, and sardine processing—aimed at healthier marine ecosystems and stronger incomes. Maritime Security: Kenya and the U.S. agreed to visa restrictions targeting people linked to illegal fishing, alongside a major maritime security funding package focused on countering IUU fishing.
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