AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHealth: The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched a new compendium on cervical cancer elimination, sharing country case studies (vaccination, screening, treatment and care) from 12 Commonwealth nations as funding tightens. Digital Health: Zambia’s Ministry of Health received UNFPA e-Registry equipment to strengthen digital records management, aiming for faster, more accountable service delivery. Energy & Climate Policy: At a Nairobi parliamentary forum on methane reduction, Zambia’s “solar-by-constituency” model was highlighted as a practical way to cut energy poverty while pursuing climate goals. Tech & Data Governance: Zambia is among countries pushing back on foreign access to sensitive health data, with Ghana and Zimbabwe also rejecting similar deals over privacy and control concerns. Mining & Industry: Zambia eased sulphuric acid export curbs to the DRC after local supply improved, a move that could stabilize regional copper and cobalt processing. Science & Youth: A Zambian teen’s weather prediction model is shortlisted for the Earth Prize, spotlighting homegrown climate innovation.
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