AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoLassa Fever Vaccine Research: Nigeria begins a 12-month study of Lassa fever survivors in Bauchi to map immune responses and support vaccine development, with IHVN/IRCE and ATBUTH partnering with the University of Maryland. Urban Sanitation Push: FG, AfDB and partners unveil a Nigeria Urban Sanitation Sector Diagnostic Report and an Africa Water Investment Programme, aiming for safer sanitation to improve public health. Flood Risk Warning: NiHSA forecasts over 18 million Nigerians exposed to flooding in 2026, with thousands of schools and healthcare centres at risk. Heat & Health Context: Coverage highlights how extreme heat is driving more health emergencies globally, underscoring the need for preparedness. Healthcare Access & Support: NYSC provides free medical services in Edo, while Borno releases N1.649bn for scholarship obligations including medical and nursing students. Palliative Care Focus: HPCAN holds its 18th conference at UATH to strengthen palliative care and psychosocial support. Public Health Funding via Sports: RCA charity half marathon targets infant mortality with ₦12.4m for neonatal equipment in FCT hospitals. HIV Prevention Talk: Bobrisky says she tests for HIV every six months as a prevention routine. Safety & Care Accountability: Ebonyi police detain officers over alleged assault that damaged a civilian’s eye, with treatment ongoing at a teaching hospital.
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