AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoMalaria Prevention Push: A pest control expert marked World Mosquito Day with a medical outreach in Abuja’s Gosa community, urging residents to stop mosquito breeding by clearing stagnant water and overgrown vegetation to cut Nigeria’s estimated 180,000–200,000 malaria deaths yearly. Diphtheria Alert in Gombe & Kano: An epidemiologist in Gombe urged parents to seek prompt care for fever and difficulty swallowing, warning of gaps in immunisation; in Kano, Rogo Local Government bought drugs and is monitoring a suspected diphtheria outbreak in Gangarbi. FGM Abandonment Gains Ground in Ebonyi: UNFPA and Ebonyi State drove community dialogues leading to public declarations in Abakaliki LGA to abandon FGM, citing improved prevalence figures and stronger local enforcement. Maternal Health Accountability: Senate Committee on Women Affairs chair Sen. Ireti Kingibe called for measurable action to prevent preventable maternal deaths, stressing that every death is an institutional failure. HIV Prevention Drive: NACA and WHO trained journalists on PrEP, condoms and testing, warning that misinformation and stigma can derail prevention efforts. Health System Support in Lagos: LASHMA’s Ilera Eko Senior Plan expands specialist access for Lagos residents aged 60+, including physiotherapy and routine checks. Policy & Planning: The Federal Ministry of Health inaugurated sub-committees for the 67th National Council on Health, pushing for practical, results-focused recommendations.
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