AGP Executive Report

Ebola Preparedness (Mauritania): Mauritania has activated heightened surveillance and preventive measures for reported Ebola virus disease cases across several African countries, aiming to strengthen national health security at entry points. Ebola Vaccine Funding (DR Congo): CEPI pledged about $60m to Moderna and partners to speed development of Ebola Bundibugyo vaccines amid an outbreak in eastern DR Congo, where agencies report 282 confirmed cases and 42 deaths. Healthcare Cooperation (Egypt–Mauritania): Egypt and Mauritania discussed expanding medical training, preventive healthcare, and pharmaceutical collaboration, including a planned Mauritanian visit to Egypt’s drug manufacturing and regulatory hub. Clean Cooking (AfDB): The AfDB launched a clean cooking programme backed by Italy, targeting about one million households and aiming to cut millions of tonnes of CO2 while improving health linked to household air pollution. Trade & Health Risks (US Tariffs): The US proposed a 12.5% tariff on imports from eight African countries, including Mauritania, tied to forced-labour compliance—an added pressure on regional supply chains and health-related access to goods. Public Health Environment (Saharan Dust): Forecasts warn Saharan dust could affect the Caribbean and parts of the US, with expected eye and respiratory irritation risks for children and people with asthma.

Ebola Watch (Mauritania): Mauritania has activated heightened surveillance and preventive measures for reported Ebola virus disease cases in several African countries, aiming to strengthen national health security at entry points. Ebola Vaccine Funding (DR Congo): CEPI pledged about $60m to Moderna and partners to speed development of an Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine amid a growing outbreak in eastern DR Congo, where agencies report 282 confirmed cases and 42 deaths. Health Cooperation (Mauritania–Egypt): Egypt and Mauritania discussed expanding healthcare ties, including medical training, preventive healthcare, medical tourism, and pharmaceutical collaboration. Eye Health (Mauritania): Mauritania validated its National Eye Health Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and joined WHO’s SPECS 2030 initiative to expand quality eye care. Clean Cooking (AfDB): AfDB launched a clean cooking programme to reach about one million households and cut millions of tonnes of CO2, linking energy access to health benefits. Sahel Humanitarian Need: UN OCHA warns about 24m people across the Sahel need humanitarian aid as violence, displacement, and climate shocks keep worsening health conditions.

Ebola Preparedness: CEPI is backing Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine work with about $60m for Moderna, Oxford and IAVI, aiming to speed candidates toward trials as the eastern DR Congo outbreak continues to spread amid security risks. Mauritania Health Security: Mauritania has activated heightened surveillance and preventive measures for reported Ebola virus disease cases across the region, strengthening entry-point health controls. Eye Care Reform: Mauritania validated its National Eye Health Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and joined WHO’s SPECS 2030 initiative to expand quality, equitable eye care nationwide. Healthcare Cooperation: Egypt and Mauritania discussed deeper ties in medical training, preventive healthcare, medical tourism and pharmaceutical collaboration, including a planned visit to Egypt’s drug manufacturing sector. Clean Cooking for Health: The AfDB launched a clean cooking program aimed at reaching about one million households and cutting major CO2 emissions—an indirect win for respiratory health from cleaner household energy. Trade Pressure: The US proposed a 12.5% tariff on imports from Mauritania and seven other African countries over forced-labour compliance gaps, adding new strain to health and supply systems.

Ebola Preparedness: CEPI is set to fund Moderna and two partners with about $60 million to speed up Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine development after the outbreak in eastern DR Congo was declared a public health emergency, with 282 confirmed cases and 42 deaths reported. Clean Cooking Access: The AfDB, backed by Italy, launched a clean cooking programme (RPFF Clean Cooking Program) with an initial €25 million aimed at reaching about one million households and cutting an estimated five million tonnes of CO2. Mauritania Health Security: Mauritania announced heightened surveillance of reported Ebola cases across several countries and coordinated prevention measures at entry points to strengthen national health security. Eye Care Reform: Mauritania validated its National Eye Health Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and joined WHO’s SPECS 2030 initiative to expand equitable eye care services. Air Quality Warning: Saharan dust is expected to affect the Caribbean and could reach the United States, with health risks including eye, nose and throat irritation and worsening respiratory conditions—especially for children and people with asthma. Ghana Law & Health Context: Ghana’s parliament approved a bill that could send people to prison for up to 10 years for promoting LGBTQ+ activities, a move critics say may affect rights and even health-related support.

Ebola Vaccine Funding: CEPI is set to provide about $60 million to Moderna and two other groups to speed up Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine development, with hopes for trials within months as the outbreak in eastern DR Congo continues amid security challenges. Clean Cooking Push: The African Development Bank launched a new clean cooking programme under its Rome Process/Mattei Plan Financing Facility, aiming to reach about one million households and cut millions of tonnes of CO2. Mauritania Health Security: Mauritania activated heightened Ebola surveillance measures across entry points and validated its National Eye Health Strategic Plan 2026–2029, joining WHO’s SPECS 2030 initiative. Clean Air & Health Risks: Forecasts warn Saharan dust could return across the Atlantic, potentially reaching the Caribbean and the United States, with knock-on effects for respiratory health. Ghana Rights vs Health Access: Ghana’s parliament passed a bill criminalizing “promotion” of LGBTQ activity with prison terms up to 10 years, raising concerns that even health-related contexts could be affected.

Ebola Vaccine Push: CEPI is set to provide about $60 million to Moderna and two other groups to speed up an Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine, with hopes for trials within months; the outbreak in eastern DR Congo has recorded 282 confirmed cases and 42 deaths, plus nine confirmed cases in Uganda, as agencies warn the situation is a public health emergency. Mauritania Ebola Readiness: Mauritania has activated heightened surveillance and coordinated preventive measures for reported Ebola virus disease cases across several countries, aiming to strengthen health security at entry points. Eye Care Reform: Mauritania validated its National Eye Health Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and joined WHO’s SPECS 2030 initiative to expand equitable, quality eye care nationwide. Clean Cooking Funding: The AfDB launched a clean cooking programme in Brazzaville backed by Italy, targeting energy access for about one million households and aiming to cut millions of tonnes of CO2. Ghana Rights vs Health Services: Ghana’s parliament approved a bill criminalizing the “promotion” of LGBTQ+ activity, with penalties up to 10 years and a duty to report—while exemptions include healthcare professionals.

Ebola Vaccine Push: CEPI is funding Moderna and partners with about $60m to accelerate an Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine, as the outbreak in eastern DR Congo has 282 confirmed cases and 42 deaths, with trials complicated by insecurity. Mauritania Ebola Readiness: Mauritania says it has stepped up surveillance and coordinated prevention measures at entry points after regional Ebola concerns. Eye Care Reform: Mauritania validated its National Eye Health Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and joined WHO’s SPECS 2030 initiative to expand quality, equitable eye care nationwide. Clean Cooking for Health: AfDB launched a clean cooking program in Brazzaville backed by Italy, aiming to reach about one million households and cut major carbon emissions—linked to better health outcomes from reduced smoke. Digital Health Access via Connectivity: Orange-led consortium signed an MoU for Via Africa, a 20,000-km subsea cable route that includes Mauritania, supporting faster, more reliable services. Ghana Rights & Health Risks: Ghana’s parliament approved a bill criminalizing “promotion” of LGBTQ+ activity, with prison terms up to 10 years and a duty to report—raising concerns about discrimination and impacts on healthcare access.

Ebola Preparedness in Mauritania: Mauritania announced heightened surveillance and coordinated preventive measures at entry points after regional Ebola concerns, aiming to strengthen national health security. Eye Care Policy Boost: The country validated its National Eye Health Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and joined WHO’s SPECS 2030 initiative to expand equitable, quality eye care nationwide. Clean Cooking for Health: The AfDB and Italy launched a clean cooking programme in Brazzaville with an initial €25m envelope, targeting about one million households and linking cleaner energy to better health outcomes. Regional Health Pressure from DR Congo: DR Congo is preparing to return to the World Cup after a 52-year absence while battling Ebola in the east, with WHO warning the outbreak may be wider than reported. Health-Linked Environment Alert: Saharan dust is expected to return across the Atlantic, with forecasts pointing toward the Caribbean and possibly the United States—an air-quality concern for vulnerable groups. Health Systems Context: AfDB annual meetings opened amid Ebola fears and broader crisis pressures, highlighting how health emergencies and economic strain can collide.

Clean Cooking Access: The AfDB, backed by Italy, launched a clean cooking programme in Brazzaville aimed at reaching about one million African households, with an initial €25m envelope and expected major health and emissions benefits. Ebola Preparedness in Mauritania: Mauritania announced heightened surveillance and coordinated preventive measures for reported Ebola virus disease cases across several countries, strengthening entry-point health security. Eye Care Policy Update: Mauritania validated its National Eye Health Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and joined WHO’s SPECS 2030 initiative to expand equitable, quality eye care nationwide. Regional Health Context (DR Congo): DR Congo is set to return to the World Cup after a 52-year absence, but the country is still battling an Ebola outbreak and ongoing security crises in the east. Public Health Risks from Environment: Forecasts warn Saharan dust could return across the Atlantic, potentially reaching the Caribbean and the United States, with possible impacts on respiratory health.

Nouakchott Health Access: Qatar Charity (QC) inaugurated a new multi-service center in Toujounine, Nouakchott North, offering an integrated mix of education, health care, Islamic services, and social support, with a clinic at the core of the facility. Ebola & Health Security: DR Congo is set to return to the World Cup after a 52-year absence, but the spotlight remains on the country’s Ebola crisis in the east, where WHO warns the outbreak may be wider than reported, alongside ongoing security risks. Public Health & Environment: Saharan dust is returning, with forecasts warning large dust columns could cross the Caribbean and possibly reach the United States, a reminder of seasonal air-quality risks for respiratory health. Health & Rights Policy: Ghana’s Parliament passed a bill that would impose up to 10 years in prison for promoting or advocating LGBTQ+ acts, while also keeping exemptions for some professionals including healthcare workers—raising concerns about discrimination and access to care. Community Wellness: Giants of Africa opened its 50th community basketball court in Lagos, using sport as a youth development and community engagement tool.

Nouakchott Health Access: Qatar Charity inaugurated a new multi-service center in Toujounine, Nouakchott North, with an integrated clinic plus education, Islamic and economic services—aimed at strengthening basic healthcare and social support for local residents. Regional Health Risk: Meteorologists warn Saharan dust (Saharan Air Layer) is returning, with large columns expected to move from Mauritania and neighboring countries across the Atlantic—potentially affecting air quality and respiratory comfort as the season peaks mid-June to August. Health System Capacity via Education: The Bridge to Africa program opened at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with a Nouakchott-area university delegation, focusing on cooperation on issues including diseases and epidemics, energy use, and sustainable development. Health & Safety Context: The AfDB summit is set amid Ebola fears in eastern DRC and wider energy and food-price pressure across Africa—conditions that can quickly strain health services and public wellbeing. Policy Watch: Ghana’s parliament passed an anti-LGBTQ+ bill with prison terms up to 10 years for promoting/advocating LGBTQ acts, keeping exemptions for some healthcare professionals—raising concerns about discrimination that can affect access to care.

Nouakchott Health Access: Qatar Charity inaugurated a multi-service center in Toujounine, Nouakchott North, combining a mosque, school, and a clinic to deliver integrated health and social services for local residents. Climate & Health Risk: Saharan dust is returning, with large columns expected to move from Mauritania, Senegal, and Mali across the Atlantic—potentially reaching the Caribbean and the United States—while dust can worsen respiratory strain and disrupt tropical conditions. Digital Health & Connectivity: An Orange-led consortium launched plans for Via Africa, a 20,000km subsea cable linking Europe to West Africa and extending toward South Africa, with landing points including Mauritania—supporting faster, more reliable connectivity that can strengthen health services and tele-support. Public Health Preparedness: The AfDB summit is set to open under Ebola fears and amid the Iran-war fuel crisis, raising concerns for health system stress, food prices, and rising living costs across Africa. Maritime Security: Obangame Express OE26 concluded in Cameroon, with Mauritania among participating countries, aiming to curb illegal fishing, piracy, and trafficking in the Gulf of Guinea—helping protect coastal communities and supply routes.

Heat & Energy Crisis: A fierce heatwave across parts of Asia is straining coal and gas supplies as air-conditioning demand surges, with the Iran war adding pressure and raising the risk of a wider energy crunch. Public Health & Environment: Saharan dust is returning, with large columns expected to move west from Mauritania and other Sahel countries across the Atlantic—potentially reaching the Caribbean and the United States—while also affecting tropical weather patterns. Community Health in Nouakchott: Qatar Charity inaugurated a new multi-service center in Toujounine, Nouakchott North, combining a clinic with education and Islamic services to support local health and social development. Maritime Safety (Gulf of Guinea): Obangame Express OE26 wrapped up after a three-week drill in Cameroon, bringing together more than 30 nations including Mauritania to strengthen readiness against piracy, illegal fishing, and trafficking. Aid & Safety Concerns: Reports from a Gaza-bound humanitarian convoy describe activists being detained and harmed in Libya, raising urgent concerns for medical supplies, security, and protection.

Nouakchott Health Access: Qatar Charity inaugurated a new multi-service center in Toujounine, Nouakchott North, bringing together a mosque, school, clinic, and social services to support education and healthcare in one place. Humanitarian Health Under Pressure: A Gaza aid convoy linked to Global Sumud reported activists detained in eastern Libya near Sirte, raising urgent concerns for the safety of medical supplies and volunteers. Gaza Aid Abuse Claims: Activists arriving in Türkiye after detention by Israeli forces described alleged torture, sexual assault, injuries, and beatings, including claims of medical supplies and humanitarian efforts being disrupted. Regional Health Security Training: Obangame Express OE26 concluded in Cameroon, with Mauritania among participating countries, focusing on cooperation against sea crimes like trafficking and illegal fishing that can affect public health and food security. Education & Health Workforce Pipeline: Mauritanian students can now apply for Rhodes Scholarships via the West Africa constituency, offering fully funded postgraduate study at Oxford starting October 2026.

Nouakchott Health Access: Qatar Charity inaugurated a new multi-service center in Toujounine, Nouakchott North, with an integrated package that includes a clinic for local healthcare, plus education, Islamic services, and social support spaces. Regional Health & Aid Under Pressure: A Gaza-bound Global Sumud Land Caravan reported activists detained in eastern Libya after approaching the Sirte checkpoint to negotiate passage, raising urgent calls for foreign ministries to protect humanitarian workers. Health Risks in Detention: Separate reports from Gaza aid flotilla activists describe alleged abuse, including sexual assault claims and injuries, after interception and detention by Israeli forces, with some activists later arriving in Türkiye. Health Education Opportunity: Mauritanian students can now apply for Rhodes Scholarships via the West Africa constituency for fully funded postgraduate study at Oxford starting October 2026, offering major support for future health leaders.

Nouakchott Health Access: Qatar Charity has inaugurated a new multi-service center in Toujounine, strengthening local health care alongside education and Islamic services, with a clinic at the heart of the facility. Gaza Aid Detention Risks: Global Sumud Land Caravan reports activists detained in eastern Libya near Sirte while trying to negotiate passage, raising urgent calls for foreign ministries to protect humanitarian workers. Health & Safety Under Pressure: Separate reports from the Gaza flotilla describe alleged abuse and injuries among detained activists, including claims of sexual assault and torture, as detainees were later flown to Türkiye. Regional Health Context: A wider Sahel-focused report links conflict, policy shocks, and climate stress to worsening food and livelihoods—conditions that can drive malnutrition and health strain. Connectivity for Care: An Orange-led consortium announced the Via Africa subsea cable (including Mauritania), aiming to improve digital connectivity that can support health services and communications.