AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealth Security Boost: JICA, Noguchi and WHO strengthened infectious-disease lab capacity for African health professionals, including eight trainees from Zambia, through an online-to-hands-on programme at Ghana’s NMIMR labs. Child Health Research: A major PediCAP trial across hospitals in Zambia and other countries found children with severe pneumonia can switch from injectable to oral antibiotics once improving—potentially leaving hospital earlier. Postal & Courier Modernisation: Zambia’s Government concluded consultations on a new Postal and Courier Services Bill, 2026, to replace the 2009 Act and better regulate e-commerce logistics, consumer protection and rural access. Digital Tax Shift: Digitax reports e-invoicing is changing how revenue is captured in real time for large taxpayers, with Zambia included in its expansion plans. Agriculture Digitisation: Zambia is rolling out the Mulimi360 e-extension platform to modernise extension services and deliver timely farm information. Cyber & Justice Training: Eastern African prosecutors began a regional push to improve handling of crypto-related crime, including virtual asset cases and cross-border investigations. Zambia in the Spotlight (Tech/Policy): WHO is preparing a nationwide survey to assess access to neurological and mental health medicines across Zambia’s provinces.
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