AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSkincare Safety: Unlabelled creams sold through Instagram, TikTok and WhatsApp may contain mercury, hydroquinone or steroids linked to kidney and nerve damage, scarring and other serious harms. NAFDAC has warned about unsafe ingredients, while misleading “organic” claims can conceal skin-lightening products. Nutrition: Nigeria’s 36 governors have pledged a nationwide nutrition emergency and a funding mechanism to take the Nutrition 774 initiative to every local government, with stronger grassroots financing and accountability. Food Safety: NAFDAC says banned and unregistered pesticides threaten public health and food supplies; it reported seizing more than ₦800m worth of banned agrochemicals in four South-West states in 2025. Mental Health: Experts say integrating mental-health services into primary care could help close treatment gaps, as Nigeria faces a severe shortage of psychiatrists. Heart Health: Experts warn high cholesterol can go unnoticed until it contributes to a heart attack or stroke, and urge people at risk to seek screening.
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