AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMaternal and Newborn Care: Ethiopia and the Beginnings Fund launched a five-year, $90 million partnership covering eight regions and 210 health facilities, aiming to improve care and prevent deaths among mothers and babies. Food Security: WFP warns that more than 13 million people across Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia face severe hunger after repeated failed rainy seasons. A UN report also flags northern Ethiopia as a hunger hotspot, with conflict and limited aid access raising the risk of starvation. Nutrition Funding: Ethiopia’s Finance Ministry says nearly $20 million has been allocated to the Seqota Declaration this fiscal year, with regional governments expected to match it, as officials call for stronger domestic funding and tracking to tackle malnutrition. Water and Sanitation: Research involving schools in Ethiopia and seven other countries finds that basic water and sanitation services do not always meet the needs of students and staff. Pharmaceutical Access: Pakistan and Ethiopia are seeking faster approval of Pakistani medicines for the Ethiopian market; Ethiopia’s ambassador says outstanding registrations have been raised with health authorities.
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