AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNon-Communicable Diseases: NCDs caused an estimated 28% of Nigerian deaths in 2021, yet often lack the urgency given to outbreaks. HERFON will launch a two-volume review on Oct. 15, with free health screenings in Abuja. Child Nutrition: Governors are planning a nationwide nutrition emergency and funding mechanism, while the proposed National Food and Nutrition Bill aims to protect funding and improve accountability. HIV Prevention: In Nasarawa, donor withdrawals have disrupted outreach and access to condoms and PrEP; a condom now costs at least ₦1,000, putting prevention beyond reach for many. Hospital Care: UCH resident doctors have declared a three-day warning strike over electricity problems. Disease Watch: Nigeria has recorded 1,115 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 263 deaths across 24 states. Product Safety: Alerts over toxic pesticide residues in beans and dangerous skincare products sold online highlight continuing risks from unsafe goods.
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