AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHealth Workforce: Healthcare workers are preparing a possible tactical withdrawal after their 14-day ultimatum expired without a response, citing shortages of gloves and medicines and demanding recruitment of more than 14,400 professionals. The Health Ministry says recruitment is under way. HIV Services: Funding cuts have disrupted prevention programmes: PrEP supplies remain undelivered, voluntary male circumcision has been suspended and HIV testing has fallen by 15–16 percent. Maternal and Newborn Care: Mangochi District Hospital records nearly 20 newborn deaths each month while handling up to 1,800 deliveries, underscoring pressure on maternity and neonatal services. Climate and Health: Researchers in Mangochi and Zomba are studying how extreme weather affects nutrition and mental health, with community preparedness among the project’s priorities. Food Security: Maize prices rose 7 percent in October as the lean season began; projections show 2.6 million people could face acute food insecurity through March.
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