AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCholera Crisis in Borno: Médecins Sans Frontières reports cholera has killed 74 and infected 7,000+ in Borno since early May, with health facilities overwhelmed and spread worsened by poor water and sanitation. Ebola Preparedness: President Tinubu approves a ₦10bn emergency fund and sets up a Presidential Task Force to boost NCDC readiness, including intensified airport screening to stop importation. Rail Safety & Health Impact: The House of Reps demands an investigation into the Itakpe–Warri derailment and compensation for victims after deaths and injuries, with medical care ongoing for the injured. Food Safety Alarm: Nigeria’s health ministry says unsafe food causes about 50m illnesses and 53,000+ deaths yearly, hitting children under five hardest. Water, Sanitation Funding Gap: A presidential committee member says private-sector exclusion is fuelling Nigeria’s water and sanitation crisis, arguing for structures that attract long-term investment. Public Health Workforce: Taraba receives 4,000 applications for 550 nursing and midwifery slots, as screening begins to strengthen frontline care. Menstrual Hygiene Support: In Osun, 2,000 pads are donated to teenage girls to tackle period poverty and improve school attendance.
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