AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHepatitis Delta Update: The FDA approved bulevirtide-gmod (Hepcludex) as the first U.S. treatment for chronic hepatitis delta virus (HDV), a severe infection that can only occur in people already living with hepatitis B—raising the urgency to test HBV patients for HDV. Clean Water & Disease Risk: A report on Kyrgyz-Ata’s rural health post shows how limited safe water access can push communities to use ditch water, linked to outbreaks like hepatitis—highlighting the health impact of aging water systems and sanitation gaps. Tajikistan Disability Law: Tajikistan revised disability protection rules after parliamentary approval of a new social protection law for people with disabilities, with ongoing concerns about real-world access and enforcement. Health Financing for Schools: Tajikistan is set to receive about $20 million in concessional loan support from the Kuwait Fund to build and equip schools, including water, sanitation, and related infrastructure. Local Rescue Story: In Dushanbe, two men helped pull a 12-year-old boy from a fast-flowing drainage ditch, with police praising the rescue as life-saving. Regional Health Investment: The Health Impact Investment Platform expanded technical assistance to include Tajikistan, aiming to strengthen primary health care financing and progress toward universal health coverage.
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