AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMen’s Mental Health: A South African campaign is urging communities to tackle stigma around men and boys’ mental health after men accounted for nearly 80% of recorded suicides, with organisers calling for safe spaces and multisector support. Eswatini Health Governance: Swazipharm director Kareem Ashraff has accused the Auditor General of mishandling forensic reports tied to the recall of drugs/medicines across Eswatini government health facilities, raising fresh questions about fairness and oversight. Disability Inclusion in Eswatini: UNESCO support helped Eswatini launch and cost its first National Disability Plan of Action, with health and well-being listed as a priority area alongside education, social protection and emergency response. Suicide Hotspot Data: WHO-linked reporting flags Southern Africa as a suicide hotspot, with Eswatini listed among the higher-rate countries in the region. Public Health Workforce/Access: WHO opened its Global Internship Programme to citizens of all 194 member states, including Eswatini, expanding pathways for hands-on public health experience. Sports & Health Promotion: ENPF reminded athletes that early registration for the Imbube Marathon ends July 30, encouraging participation in a major road race that also supports qualifiers for other events.
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