AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMalaria Watch: New research in The Lancet Infectious Diseases says artemisinin resistance is spreading across East Africa, with resistance markers now established across much of Uganda and Rwanda and along the Ethiopia–Eritrea–Sudan border—raising fears that first-line malaria treatments could lose effectiveness over time. Maternal Health & Community Care: Health professionals at Eritrea’s Fistula Treatment Center in Mendefera urged organized visits and support for fistula patients, linking better morale and recovery to prevention efforts and stronger pre- and post-natal care at health facilities. Human Rights & Protection: A UK high court ruled that changes to trafficking protections under the “one in, one out” asylum returns deal were unlawful; the case involved five small-boat asylum seekers, including four from Eritrea. UN Human Rights Council Update: The 62nd UN Human Rights Council session concluded with 28 resolutions and renewed focus on women’s rights, while also highlighting urgent debates tied to Sudan and the ongoing need for reliable monitoring mechanisms. Health Access Under Conflict: A situation report notes rising medical needs amid fighting in Sudan, including worsening conditions in IDP camps and a cholera outbreak with deaths and hundreds of cases reported.
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