AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Preparedness: Nigeria has placed 10 states on high alert and ordered tighter border screening and surveillance as Ebola risk rises from outbreaks in Uganda and the DRC, with NCDC warning the country is only about 59% ready. Funding Pressure: The House of Representatives raised alarm over a crippling NCDC funding crisis, urging urgent release of funds to strengthen epidemic response. Child Immunisation Push: Nigeria launched a historic integrated vaccination drive targeting over 109 million children and adolescents, with phased rollout and door-to-door “sweep teams” to close immunity gaps. Local Health Week: Bwari Area Council kicked off a five-day maternal, newborn and child health week to boost immunisation and preventive care, including HPV vaccination for eligible girls. Medical Rehabilitation Upgrade: FG moved to improve medical rehabilitation services, citing a shortage of accredited physiotherapists and rolling out WHO Rehabilitation 2030 support. Nurses’ Licensing Crisis: AYNN protested delays in nursing certificates and the long wait for the NMCN governing board, leaving graduate nurses stranded. Family Planning Access (Lagos): Lagos tackled contraceptive barriers through community engagement around IUD uptake, involving men and community leaders to reduce misconceptions.
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