AGP Executive Report

Border Health Under Strain: MSF says drone strikes near Tina (Darfur, Sudan) have intensified since May, with 116 injured treated at Tiné Hospital and 69 admissions between May 17–26; a May 24 strike hit a crowded market café, sending 35 people to hospital, including women and children, while MSF warns delays in evacuation are cutting survival chances. Humanitarian Pressure in the Sahel: UN officials report about 24 million people need humanitarian help across the Sahel, including Chad, as violence spreads, schools and health centres close, and climate shocks worsen conditions. Water and Care Infrastructure: In Borno, Nigeria’s governor discussed reopening a strategic waterway linking to Chad to revive trade, and inspected projects including a general hospital—highlighting how security and access shape health services. Safe Water Risk: A global drinking-water assessment flags unsafe water as a major public health threat, with many African countries among the lowest-ranked for water safety. Security Context for Chad: A report on why military violence persists in Chad points to overlapping drivers like weak institutions, resource competition, regional conflicts, and environmental pressures.

Border Health Under Strain: MSF says drone attacks near Tina (Darfur, Sudan) have injured 116 people since May began, with 69 treated between May 17–26 and a crowded market strike sending 35 wounded to Tiné Hospital in one day—many women and children, and deaths reported on arrival. Regional Security & Cross-Border Links: Borno Governor Babagana Zulum met security commanders in Baga and Kukawa to plan reopening a strategic waterway to Chad, aiming to restore trade while inspecting health and education projects. Safe Water Warning: A new Environmental Performance Index assessment flags unsafe drinking water as a major public health risk, with many African countries among the lowest-ranked due to weak infrastructure and sanitation. Humanitarian Pressure in the Sahel: UN officials warn about 24 million people need aid across the Sahel, including Chad, as violence and climate shocks keep forcing schools and health centres to close. Counter-Terror Medical Supply Intercepts: DSS and forest guards intercepted medical supplies allegedly destined for ISWAP fighters in Borno, including pain relief, anti-malaria injections, antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals. Hostage Rescue With Tragedy: Nigeria’s army says it freed 360 people from Boko Haram in southern Borno, but two infants died from exhaustion during the mountainous extraction.

Unsafe Water Watch: A new Environmental Performance Index assessment flags unsafe drinking water as a major public health risk, with many African countries among the lowest-ranked—linked to weak infrastructure, poor sanitation, and climate pressure, leaving rural communities relying on unprotected wells, rivers, and seasonal sources. Border Health Under Fire: MSF reports a sharp rise in injuries from drone strikes near Tina (Darfur) on the Chad-Sudan border, treating 116 wounded since May began, including 35 hurt in one market attack; MSF warns delays in evacuation and a growing share of women and children among casualties. Humanitarian Strain in the Sahel: UN officials say about 24 million people across the Sahel—including Chad—need humanitarian help as violence spreads, schools and health centres close, and climate shocks worsen food and health access. Health Diplomacy: South Korea signals expanded cooperation with Chad in education, healthcare, and development assistance as both mark 65 years of ties.

Border Health Emergency: MSF reports a surge of drone attacks near Tina on the Chad–Sudan border, with 116 wounded treated since May began and 69 admissions between May 17–26; a May 24 strike hit a crowded market café, sending 35 injured to Tiné Hospital, where teams warn delays in evacuation are cutting survival chances, especially for burns and blast trauma. Humanitarian Pressure in the Sahel: UN officials say about 24 million people across the Sahel—including Chad—need humanitarian help as violence spreads, schools and health centres are forced to close, and climate shocks worsen conditions; the UN notes response funding is at its lowest level in a decade. Health & Security Disruptions: DSS intercepted medical supplies in Borno allegedly intended for ISWAP fighters, including pain-relief medicines, anti-malaria injections, antibiotics and other pharmaceutical products—highlighting how conflict logistics can divert lifesaving care. Health Diplomacy: South Korea says it wants closer cooperation with Chad in education, healthcare and development assistance as both mark 65 years of diplomatic relations.

Border Health Under Fire: MSF says drone attacks near the Chad-Sudan border are worsening fast, with 116 wounded treated at Tiné Hospital since early May and 69 admissions between May 17–26; a May 24 strike hit a crowded market, sending 35 injured to hospital, including women and children, and MSF warns delays in evacuation are cutting survival chances. Humanitarian Pressure in the Sahel: UN officials report about 24 million people need humanitarian help across the Sahel, including Chad, as armed groups expand, violence forces health centres and schools to close, and climate shocks pile on—590,000 people affected by floods in 2025 alone. Health System Strain in Sudan: UNFPA describes Khartoum as a “ghost town” with disrupted care, saying thousands of women and adolescent girls lack emergency obstetric services and rape-case clinical support, while only 63% of health facilities are partially functioning. Health Security & Access: DSS in Borno intercepted medical supplies allegedly intended for ISWAP fighters, including pain relief, anti-malaria injections, antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals—highlighting how conflict logistics can divert lifesaving care.

Border Health Crisis: MSF reports 116 people treated at Tiné Hospital in Chad after drone strikes in Tina (Darfur) since May, with 69 admissions between May 17–26 and a May 24 market attack sending 35 wounded to hospital; MSF warns injuries are often severe burns and blast trauma, with more women and children among the casualties and civilians hit. Humanitarian Pressure in the Sahel: UN says about 24 million people across the Sahel—including Chad—need humanitarian help as violence spreads, displacement rises, and schools and health centres are forced to close; the response is funded at only 29% in 2025. Sudan Women’s Health Fallout: UNFPA describes Khartoum as a “ghost town” and says women and girls face disrupted emergency obstetric care and limited access to clinical services for rape cases, while only 63% of health facilities function partially. Health & Wellness (Lifestyle): A holistic hair-care guide shares postpartum hair loss experiences and recommends traditional remedies like black seed oil, framed for Muslim women. Regional Health Diplomacy: South Korea signals cooperation with Chad in education, healthcare, and development assistance during talks marking 65 years of relations.

Border Health Crisis: MSF says drone strikes near Tina, on the Chad-Sudan border, are intensifying—116 wounded treated at Tiné Hospital since May, including 69 admissions between May 17–26 and one attack on a crowded Tina market that sent 35 people to hospital in a day; MSF warns injuries are often severe burns and blast trauma, with women and children increasingly among the casualties. Humanitarian Pressure in the Sahel: UN OCHA reports about 24 million people across the Sahel need humanitarian help as violence, displacement, and climate shocks worsen; the UN says armed groups are expanding across the Central Sahel and Lake Chad Basin, forcing schools and health centres to close, while funding remains at a decade low (29% secured). Maternal and Sexual Violence Care Strained: UNFPA describes Khartoum as a “ghost town” with healthcare disruption continuing, noting only 63% of health facilities partially functioning and that thousands of women and adolescent girls lack emergency obstetric care and rape-case clinical services. Health Diplomacy: South Korea met Chad to expand cooperation in education, healthcare, and development assistance as both mark 65 years of ties.

Humanitarian Health Crisis in the Sahel: The UN says about 24 million people across the Sahel—including Chad—need urgent humanitarian help as violence, displacement, and climate shocks worsen. The UN warns armed groups are expanding across the Central Sahel and the Lake Chad Basin, forcing schools and health centres to close, while floods and droughts damage livelihoods. Funding Gap: The humanitarian response received its lowest funding in a decade in 2025, with only 29% of needs covered. Sudan Spillover into Chad: UNFPA describes Khartoum as a “ghost town” and notes that attacks on healthcare are disrupting services; it also highlights refugee camps in eastern Chad as temporary refuge for people fleeing Sudan. Health System Strain: UNFPA says many women and girls lack emergency obstetric care and clinical support for rape cases, with only 63% of health facilities partially functioning.

Humanitarian Crisis in the Sahel: The UN says about 24 million people across the Sahel—including Chad—need urgent help as violence, displacement, and climate shocks worsen. The UN warns that armed groups are expanding across the Central Sahel and the Lake Chad Basin, forcing schools and health centres to close, while floods, droughts, and desertification are damaging livelihoods. Aid Funding Gap: The humanitarian response received its lowest funding in a decade in 2025, with only 29% of needed resources secured, pushing agencies to expand cash assistance and support local organisations. Health Access Under Strain: In related UN reporting on the region, conflict is disrupting healthcare systems and limiting emergency services, including care for women and girls affected by violence. Regional Health Cooperation: South Korea also signaled interest in working with Chad on education, healthcare, and development assistance, as both mark 65 years of diplomatic relations.

Alcohol & Health: A new 2026 Data Commons report ranks Uganda as Africa’s top alcohol consumer (11.30 litres per person per year), with other countries also showing high intake—raising concerns for public health and social harm. Lake Chad Basin Humanitarian Pressure: The AU Peace and Security Council says Africa’s displacement crisis is worsening, citing Sudan’s mass flight (over 14 million displaced) and ongoing emergencies across the Sahel and the Lake Chad Basin—where conflict and food insecurity keep pushing people into fragile health conditions. Chad–Korea Health Cooperation: South Korea held talks with Chad, urging closer collaboration in education, healthcare and development assistance as both mark 65 years of diplomacy—an opening for health-focused partnerships. Air Quality Warning (Dust): Sahara dust is expected to affect parts of the region, with advice to limit outdoor exposure and protect people with asthma and other respiratory illnesses. Power & Health Costs: An AfDB report links unreliable electricity to major economic strain in the region, noting firms in Chad can lose up to 10% of annual sales from outages—indirectly worsening access to stable services like healthcare.

Diplomacy & Health Cooperation: South Korea held talks with Chad in Seoul, urging closer collaboration in education, healthcare and development assistance as both countries mark 65 years of diplomatic relations, with Chad also pushing for stronger climate, infrastructure and education ties. Humanitarian Health Pressure in the Lake Chad Basin: The AU Peace and Security Council called for stronger African-led humanitarian action, warning that conflicts in Sudan, eastern DRC and the Lake Chad Basin are disrupting access to food, healthcare, education and protection services, as Africa faces tens of millions of displaced people. Power & Health Costs: A new African Development Bank report says unreliable electricity is hitting businesses hard—Nigeria loses about 3% of annual sales to outages, while Mali and Chad can lose up to 10%—a reminder that weak power supply also strains health services and other essentials. Health & Air Quality Risk: Sahara dust is expected to reach parts of the Americas, with health impacts like eye/throat irritation and worsening respiratory conditions, especially for children and people with asthma—an alert that echoes the broader need for respiratory protection during dust events. Startup Funding for Health in Chad: As global AI investment shifts capital toward the US, African startups—including a healthcare startup in Chad—are turning to local funding and demanding more resilient, sustainable models.

Chad Health & Wellness Lens: Power & Health Costs: A new African Development Bank report says electricity outages are hitting businesses hard—Nigeria loses about 3% of annual sales, while firms in Mali and Chad can lose up to 10%, pushing companies to rely on generators that raise costs and strain services. Humanitarian Coordination: The African Union launched a new humanitarian coordination platform to improve crisis response across Africa, where over 160 million people need help and only 26.7% of required funding is currently met—key for protecting access to health services, water, and sanitation during emergencies. Startup Funding for Care: As global AI investment shifts toward the US, African startups are turning more to local funding; in Chad, a healthcare founder says investors now want stronger, sustainable models—good news for telemedicine and other health solutions that can keep running during shocks. Fertility & Reproductive Health Context: World Bank data highlight very high birth rates in countries including Chad, alongside declines elsewhere—an important backdrop for planning maternal and reproductive health services. Sudan Crisis Spillover: Reports on Sudan’s worst humanitarian crisis include allegations of cross-border involvement, with refugees arriving in Chad’s border area—raising urgent needs for trauma care, nutrition, and disease prevention.

Humanitarian Crisis at Chad Border: Survivors of Sudan’s al-Fashir assault are arriving in Tine on the Chad-Sudan border, describing killings, beatings, stolen savings, and starvation after months of siege—many now need urgent care for wounds and trauma. Power & Health Costs: A new AfDB report says unreliable electricity is hitting businesses hard, and in Chad power disruptions can cost firms up to 10% of annual sales—an indirect hit to health services that rely on stable power. Fertility & Reproductive Health: World Bank data ranks Chad among the highest crude birth-rate countries globally (43.3 births per 1,000 in 2024), while some African states are seeing fertility declines linked to education and access to reproductive healthcare. Healthcare Innovation Funding: As AI funding shifts toward the US, African startups—including Chad’s Telemedan—are pushing for tougher business sustainability, with more focus on resilience and partnerships. Disease Control Milestone: Guinea worm cases fell to just 10 worldwide in 2025, the lowest ever, bringing the world closer to eradication.

Sudan–Chad Border Crisis: Survivors fleeing the al-Fashir assault in western Sudan are arriving in Tine, on the Chad-Sudan border, describing killings, beatings, stolen savings and severe injuries after a three-day paramilitary attack. Public Health & Humanitarian Needs: The same conflict is driving mass displacement and famine, with aid groups warning that health services, water and sanitation, and protection for vulnerable people are under heavy strain. Power & Health Costs: A new African Development Bank report says power outages are hitting businesses hard—losses reach about 10% of annual sales in Chad—pushing firms to rely on generators, which can also worsen health risks from pollution and unreliable services. Fertility Trends in Chad: World Bank data rank Chad among the highest crude birth-rate countries globally, underscoring the need for stronger reproductive health and maternal care. Healthcare Innovation in Chad: African startups are turning inward for funding as global AI investment shifts to the US; Telemedan’s founder in Chad says investors now demand sustainability and stronger healthcare partnerships.

Fertility Watch: New World Bank data show Africa still leads the world in crude birth rates, with Chad among the highest at 43.3 births per 1,000 people in 2024—while some countries are already seeing declines thanks to urbanization, education, and better reproductive healthcare. Power & Health Costs: An AfDB report says power outages are hitting businesses hard, and in Chad the losses from electricity disruptions can reach up to 10% of annual sales—fueling generator dependence and worsening strain on services. Humanitarian Coordination: The African Union launched a new humanitarian coordination platform to improve crisis response across the continent, where over 160 million people need help and funding is only about 26.7% met, with gaps affecting health, water, sanitation, and protection. Chad-Sudan Border Fallout: Reuters reports survivors arriving in Chad after Sudan’s violence describe captivity, beatings, starvation, and injuries—highlighting the urgent health and protection needs spilling across the border. Women’s Health Leadership: Dr. Rasha Kelej was again recognized among influential African women, spotlighting Merck Foundation’s push to strengthen healthcare capacity and women’s health.

Power & Health Costs: A new African Development Bank report warns that unreliable electricity is hitting health indirectly by draining business budgets: in Nigeria, power outages cost firms about 3% of annual sales, while Mali and Chad can lose up to 10%, pushing companies to rely on generators. Medicines Supply Chain & Conflict: A report on Sudan’s gum arabic trade shows how a key ingredient used in candy, makeup and medicines is tied to the country’s war—fueling conflict while reaching global products. Local Health Innovation Funding: As US AI investment pulls venture capital toward the US, African startups—including Chad’s Telemedan—are turning more to local funding and demanding clearer paths to sustainability. Humanitarian Coordination: The African Union launched a new humanitarian coordination platform to improve crisis response across Africa, where only 26.7% of needed humanitarian funding is currently met, straining health services, water and sanitation. Disease Update: Guinea worm is down to just 10 human cases worldwide in 2025, bringing eradication closer than ever.