AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHIV Prevention: Malawi will roll out Lenacapavir (LEN), a twice-yearly injectable HIV jab, from 1 July alongside oral PrEP and long-acting cabotegravir, aiming to cut new infections. AIDS Response: The UN recommitted to ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, backing stronger HIV prevention, testing and treatment targets despite shrinking donor funding. Public Health Access: A new Malawi survey shows many people now start treatment at pharmacies and grocery shops (46.3%) rather than public facilities (28.3%), citing drug stock-outs, staff shortages and long waits. Elder Care: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Salima highlighted older persons’ struggles to access medicines and alleged abuse by relatives, with calls for dedicated government budgets. Sex-Drug Safety: Health concerns grow over reports of sudden deaths linked to sex-enhancing drugs and stimulants sold in informal and retail outlets. Migration & Health Risks (Region): South Africa braces for June 30 anti-migrant protests as migrants queue for repatriation; eThekwini warns influx is straining health and sanitation services. Deterrence for Infrastructure Theft: Thyolo court sentenced four men to 18 years each for vandalising an ESCOM transformer, a reminder that utility sabotage can disrupt essential services.
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