AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHeat-Health Preparedness in Freetown: Freetown City Council, with the Ministry of Health’s Directorate of Environmental Health and district health teams, trained 35 frontline workers over two days to spot, treat and manage heat-related illnesses, supported by C40 Cities’ “Enhancing Heat-Health in Freetown” project. The plan includes a Heat Health Task Force, training 500 workers, early-warning and response protocols, and citywide public awareness. Waste and Cleanliness Ahead of ECOWAS: Sierra Leone’s RSLAF and Police, with community partners, launched a major clean-up in Lungi—clearing refuse, sweeping streets, cleaning drainage and sanitising key areas around the airport and other summit sites. Climate-Resilient Development Monitoring: A German TERRA TECH team carried out a monitoring mission across Kailahun, Kenema, Bo, and Pujehun, checking climate-resilient farming, school gardens, water and sanitation systems, solar reliability, and anti-drug youth engagement. Health Data Collaboration: Rwanda shared its national health intelligence approach with seven countries including Sierra Leone, pushing countries to own and use their health data for better policy decisions. Wildlife Warning: Tacugama’s work highlights that Sierra Leone’s western chimpanzees are running out of time, with conservation efforts under pressure.
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