AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOral Health: The Federal Government has launched a ₦70bn five-year plan to expand dental care and eliminate Noma, a preventable disease that can disfigure or kill children. More than 80% of Nigerians have never visited a dentist, and two in three children have untreated tooth decay. Girls’ Health: A menstrual-health initiative is providing sanitary products and information to Nigerian girls; meanwhile, a report of a newborn’s death after FGM in Imo has renewed calls to end the practice. Maternal Care: Nigerian-led maternal and newborn health innovations will be showcased at an Abuja meeting on scaling solutions, while Google-backed AI projects aim to improve care for women. Prevention: Just 7.8% of Nigerian women have undergone cervical cancer screening, prompting calls for stronger action. Health Workforce: West African health leaders are pushing to harmonise specialist training as the region faces a shortage of health workers.
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