AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNew Hospital Push: Tanzania unveiled a Sh1.2 trillion plan for a new specialised and super-specialised national hospital to ease pressure on Muhimbili and expand services like cancer care, organ transplants, cardiac, neurology and kidney treatment—MPs welcomed it but demanded full transparency on spending. Mental Health Alarm: Depression diagnoses are rising fast, with 1,362 people identified as depressed after screening 1,709 between July 2025 and March 2026, highlighting gaps in access and early recognition. Obesity Care Upgrade: Aga Khan Hospital launched a Comprehensive Obesity Clinic with a multidisciplinary team to manage weight long-term and tackle linked conditions such as fatty liver, heart disease and diabetes. Public Health Security: Authorities seized 66,048 litres of illicit precursor chemicals in Dar es Salaam, targeting networks diverting industrial inputs into illegal drug production. Regional Tech for Health: East Africa launched an AI alliance focused on scaling AI in education and research across member states. Malaria Watch: Macau reported its first imported malaria case of the year, underscoring how travel can reintroduce outbreaks.
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