AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealth Sector Reforms: President Tinubu says Nigeria’s health renewal is driving wider access to care, citing more people on health insurance, revitalised PHCs, expanded immunisation, trained frontline workers, and upgraded specialist facilities. Aero-Medical Care: Kasi Healthcare and Airbus Helicopters sign Nigeria’s first H135 HEMS deal to boost rapid emergency medical response, including support for oil and gas operations. Disease Watch (Lassa Fever): A fresh call for urgent action follows reports of high Lassa fever deaths and a rising case fatality rate, with advocates warning that routine updates aren’t enough. Public Health & Safety: Customs and NDLEA seize Canadian Loud cannabis and counterfeit/illicit drugs at Apapa port, handing over items to regulators. Digital Health & AI: A UN report highlights how AI is accelerating disease detection and drug discovery, while warning that governance rules are struggling to keep up. Community Health Response: Rivers State and gas operators move to address the Bille gas leak, with plans to upgrade a primary healthcare centre. Health Policy Infrastructure: Tinubu’s administration also pushes national health technology and data analytics reforms, aiming to modernise healthcare delivery. Local Health Governance: SON in Imo presents MANCAP and PIS certificates to manufacturers to strengthen quality assurance and protect public health. Human Stories: NOA welcomes repatriated Nigerians from Côte d’Ivoire and urges youth to be responsible ambassadors.
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