AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEmergency Care: Resident doctors oppose proposed six-month jail terms and ₦300,000 fines for delays in emergency treatment, warning that understaffing, poor equipment and unreliable power—not just individual clinicians—must be addressed. TB Detection: Researchers say Nigeria has Africa’s widest gap between estimated TB cases and people diagnosed and treated, calling for targeted screening and easier access to testing. Maternal Health: Google.org has awarded Nigerian health-tech firm Helium Health $2.5 million to expand AI-supported maternal care, targeting 1.9 million women. Kidney Care: OAUTHC says ₦2.1 billion has been appropriated to revive its renal replacement programme, though the hospital is awaiting release of the funds. Food Safety: FCCPC sealed food manufacturers after tests found inadequate fortification in 12% of vegetable oil and 2% of salt samples. Inclusive Mental Health: Advocates are urging accessible services for deaf women and girls, citing communication barriers, stigma and gaps in care.
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