AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMaternal health push: FG flagged off the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) incentives, targeting 172 LGAs across 33 states to cut maternal deaths by 30% and neonatal deaths by 20% by 2028, with free timely care for 2.9m pregnant women. Fake drugs crackdown: NAFDAC destroyed N59m expired donated medicines in Rivers and warned about suspected counterfeit ORACARE+ toothpaste circulating in Lagos. Diphtheria response politics: Gombe APC accused PDP of politicising its diphtheria outbreak response, while Zamfara reported 44 deaths and suspended school resumption amid the crisis. Public health regulation: Abuja NAFDAC enforcement continues to face resistance as banned high-strength mini alcohol sachets still evade sales in markets. Child protection cases: Anambra authorities said a rescued seven-year-old abuse victim is in protective custody and receiving treatment, while police in Ogun warned against “social media verdicts” on rape allegations. Health system staffing gap: Reports highlighted that most PHCs fail national staffing standards, with calls to measure functioning primary care, not renovations.
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