AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPharmacy & Patient Safety: A former UITH oncology pharmacist, Mrs Lydia Olarewaju, urged Kwara pharmacists to keep learning through trainings, journals, research and digital tools to improve care and safety. Public Health Infrastructure: WHO/UNICEF report shows sanitation gaps in West Africa health facilities, with Nigeria at 29% meeting basic sanitation standards—highlighting toilets, menstrual hygiene and access for people with limited mobility. Child Health & Nutrition: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu launched a National Food Bank programme for malnourished under-6 children and lactating mothers in the South West, aiming to improve nutrition and health outcomes. Family Planning in PHCs: A report from Edo shows how stronger public sector support and steady commodities at primary healthcare centres are boosting uptake of family planning methods like IUCDs and injectables. Child Protection Crisis: Parents in Borno protested over children abducted nearly 100 days ago from classrooms in Mussa, with families still unsure of their safety and whereabouts. Health System Professionalism: MDCN inducted 132 new doctors in ABU, Zaria, charging them to uphold integrity, respect and teamwork across healthcare roles. Clean Cooking: FG launched a grassroots LPG penetration programme in Akwa Ibom, distributing 27,000 filled cylinders to women as part of the push for cleaner household energy. Policy for Innovation: FEC approved Nigeria’s revised National Biotechnology Policy 2026 to strengthen research and commercialisation across agriculture, healthcare and industry.
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