AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLassa Fever: Nigeria has recorded 1,115 confirmed cases and 263 deaths across 24 states. The case fatality rate is 23.6%, up from 18.5% at the same point last year. Eye Care: The Federal Government plans 25,000 free cataract surgeries by the end of 2027 and says more than 1,400 primary health centres now offer essential eye services. Ebola Alert: NCDC has heightened surveillance after Kenya reported an imported case linked to the DR Congo outbreak; Abuja airport has introduced health declaration forms. Child Nutrition: The government is promoting school feeding and health education to tackle malnutrition, while moving to fast-track a bill to protect nutrition funding. Health System Pressures: A doctor says poor working conditions are driving health professionals abroad. Meanwhile, Rivers State has shut 21 unregistered health facilities, underscoring concerns about safe, accessible care. Health Funding: State revenues rose 93% between 2023 and 2025, but health remained at about 7% of state spending; the World Bank urged governments to turn increased resources into better services.
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