AGP Executive Report

Family Planning: Society for Family Health flags critical gaps in Abia and Akwa Ibom—missing commodities, insertion kits, training tools and reporting materials—then supplies kits and registers to strengthen quality reproductive health services. Clean Cooking & Air Quality: FCTA and IHS Nigeria distribute 10,000 LPG cylinders and refill vouchers under Project Breathe Clean Air Abuja, targeting respiratory illnesses linked to smoke from firewood, charcoal and kerosene. Kidnapping Aftercare: Police rescue a woman and toddler from a Kwara forest hideout; Ekiti also orders free medical care and screening for freed church victims at EKSUTH after months in captivity, with one death reported. Public Health & Safety: EHCON and NBMA destroy ₦40m cotton seedlings over suspected GMO status and due-process breaches, aiming to protect health and the environment. Health System Funding Debate: IMF-linked claims of ₦8.83tn unbudgeted spending spark public concern, with critics arguing the money could have boosted health and education—fueling renewed calls for accountability. Security & Trauma: Operation HADIN KAI rescues six more abducted victims in Borno and moves them for medical evaluation and care.

Kidnap Victims’ Medical Care: Ekiti Governor Biodun Oyebanji ordered full medical screening and treatment for freed Eda Oniyo kidnap victims at EKSUTH, with government covering costs and keeping them under supervision until fit for reintegration. Health Workforce Push: The FG says it has recruited 37,000 health workers since 2023 and trained 70,000 frontline staff, alongside BHCPF 2.0 expansion to 13,000 facilities and wider access via the Vulnerable Groups Health Insurance Fund. Disability Inclusion: ECOWAS handed over assistive devices to children with disabilities in Abuja and unveiled a wider regional plan to boost access to assistive technology and strengthen national disability support systems. Child Health Campaign: Kano launched SARMAAN II, targeting 2.95 million children under five with azithromycin to protect against preventable childhood illnesses. Ebola/NTD Awareness: A Nigerian-developed school game, “Schisto & Ladders,” is being promoted to teach children how to avoid schistosomiasis from unsafe water. Detained Health Controversy: A lawyer alleged the arrest of Prof. Martin Aghaji, who reportedly issued an independent medical assessment on Nnamdi Kanu’s health, raising due-process concerns. Prison Death Abroad: Nigeria demanded investigation and compensation after trader Usama Murtala died in Abidjan custody, with officials saying the embassy was not informed of the arrest.

Digital Payments Cost: Nigerians are absorbing losses from failed ATM/POS transactions as accounts get debited but cash doesn’t dispense, leaving people to wait for reversals. Maternal Health Tech: CareNX says its AI fetal monitoring has tracked 1m pregnancies and cut NICU admissions by 30%, now used by 2,500+ gynecologists/maternity centres and expanding to Africa. Disability Inclusion: ECOWAS distributed assistive devices to children with disabilities in Abuja, citing shortages in mobility, communication and learning tools across West Africa. Public Health & Research: NCDC pledges faster collaboration with Kano’s local research centre to strengthen disease surveillance and outbreak readiness. Malaria Vaccine Milestone: Irish scientist Prof Adrian Hill won a European Inventor Award for the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine. Flooding & Waste Risks: Lagos flooding and worsening waste management are raising health and environmental concerns, with residents blaming blocked drainage and poor disposal. Security & Community Safety: Sokoto security officials say they’re boosting surveillance and intelligence with community guards and forest patrols. Health Policy for Youth: FG approved major NYSC reforms, including longer orientation and added skills tracks. Maternal Death Focus: UNIPORT’s reproductive health expert calls every maternal death a “human catastrophe,” urging collective action to prevent deaths in pregnancy and childbirth.

Trachoma Elimination: Nigeria has hit about 87% progress in eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, with only 11 LGAs left, though insecurity in Borno is slowing mass drug administration and surgeries. Clean Water Push: Enugu Governor Peter Mbah says his administration is expanding access to safe water across households, focusing on reticulation to reach more neighbourhoods. Clean Cooking & Public Health: FG launched efforts to integrate e-cooking into Nigeria’s clean cooking plan, aiming to cut health risks from firewood/charcoal while supporting climate goals. Paediatrics Expansion: Alliance Hospital opened a paediatrics centre in Abuja, targeting reduced infant and maternal deaths by improving child-focused care. Cardiovascular Care: Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals hosted a doctors’ forum on endovascular management of peripheral arterial disease, stressing limb-saving treatment options. Hunger & Health Risk: UN/WFP warnings say conflict and funding cuts are driving northern Nigeria’s hunger to crisis levels, raising the risk of malnutrition-related illness. Pension Relief (Health Worker Welfare Link): FG cleared ₦39.63bn pension arrears for 24,814 retirees, easing long-standing hardship for former public servants. Media Responsibility: President Tinubu urged journalists to avoid amplifying terrorism and misinformation—an indirect boost to public safety and health system stability.

Clean Cooking Push: FG inaugurated a National E-Cooking Steering Committee and says the policy framework for Nigeria’s clean cooking transition is ready, urging stakeholders to shift from talks to implementation and investment. Health Safety Alert: An audiologist warned Nigerians against cotton buds and other unsafe ear-cleaning, saying the ear is self-cleaning and DIY cleaning can cause infections, injuries and even permanent hearing loss. Hunger Crisis: WFP warned northern Nigeria is in its worst hunger situation in nearly a decade, with over 17 million people facing crisis-level food insecurity amid conflict and shrinking aid. HIV Data Clarification (Lagos): Lagos State AIDS Control Agency dismissed misleading HIV reports, saying widely shared “10,430” figures refer to diagnoses from an older survey year, not new infections in 2025. GBV Justice Moves (Enugu): Enugu plans special courts for GBV cases and a rehabilitation centre for minors to strengthen the VAPP Law and reduce detention of juveniles in adult facilities. Health Funding/Jobs: Bank of Industry reported N645bn financing in 2025, supporting thousands of businesses and creating 1.68 million jobs—positioning it as an execution engine for industrial growth.

Hunger Crisis: The UN World Food Programme warns conflict in northern Nigeria has pushed hunger to its worst levels in nearly a decade, with over 17 million people facing crisis, emergency or catastrophic food insecurity as insecurity spreads and humanitarian funding shrinks. HIV Data Clarity (Lagos): Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) says the widely reported 10,430 HIV “cases” for 2025 are newly diagnosed and recorded through testing—not necessarily new infections—urging residents to get tested early to start treatment. Primary Healthcare Anti-Corruption: ICPC and Centre for Social Justice review finds Nigeria’s primary healthcare anti-corruption reforms have only reached 58% implementation over 2015–2025, highlighting persistent governance gaps. Health System Strain (Ebola Region): Reuters reports Congo’s Ebola outbreak is also driving malaria and other diseases risk as clinics face patient fear and long-standing healthcare delivery gaps. Public Health Governance: Medical Laboratory Science Council assures Nigerians of reliable lab results and patient safety as it pushes reforms to rebuild trust in diagnostics. Food Security Partnerships: Nigeria and WFP deepen cooperation on food security and humanitarian response amid escalating needs.

Health Sector Reforms: President Tinubu says Nigeria’s health renewal is driving wider access to care, citing more people on health insurance, revitalised PHCs, expanded immunisation, trained frontline workers, and upgraded specialist facilities. Aero-Medical Care: Kasi Healthcare and Airbus Helicopters sign Nigeria’s first H135 HEMS deal to boost rapid emergency medical response, including support for oil and gas operations. Disease Watch (Lassa Fever): A fresh call for urgent action follows reports of high Lassa fever deaths and a rising case fatality rate, with advocates warning that routine updates aren’t enough. Public Health & Safety: Customs and NDLEA seize Canadian Loud cannabis and counterfeit/illicit drugs at Apapa port, handing over items to regulators. Digital Health & AI: A UN report highlights how AI is accelerating disease detection and drug discovery, while warning that governance rules are struggling to keep up. Community Health Response: Rivers State and gas operators move to address the Bille gas leak, with plans to upgrade a primary healthcare centre. Health Policy Infrastructure: Tinubu’s administration also pushes national health technology and data analytics reforms, aiming to modernise healthcare delivery. Local Health Governance: SON in Imo presents MANCAP and PIS certificates to manufacturers to strengthen quality assurance and protect public health. Human Stories: NOA welcomes repatriated Nigerians from Côte d’Ivoire and urges youth to be responsible ambassadors.

Flood & Health Risk: Heavy rains have ravaged parts of Imo State, including Umuguma, Wetheral Road and the World Bank Estate, leaving roads impassable and raising fears of outbreaks like cholera, typhoid, fever and malaria as stagnant water breeds disease. Healthcare Access & Workforce: Inside Kogi’s General Hospital in Oguma, residents say the facility has been abandoned for years without a single doctor—highlighting the gap between health infrastructure and staffing. Traditional Meets Orthodox Care: In Ibadan, the Olubadan inaugurated a committee to integrate traditional and orthodox medicine, aiming to improve healthcare delivery through complementarity. Drug Control at Ports: Nigeria Customs and NDLEA intercepted illicit drugs worth N53.39bn at Apapa, including cannabis, codeine syrup, tramadol and expired pharmaceuticals, with narcotics handed for prosecution and expired drugs for safe disposal. Child Welfare in Lagos: Lagos reaffirmed stricter standards for orphanage homes, promising better healthcare, education and psychological support for vulnerable children. Nutrition & Cost of Living: Food and healthy-meal costs remain high (N1,589/day reported), adding pressure to diet-related health risks.

HIV Data Clarification (Lagos): Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) says the “10,430 HIV cases in 2025” figure refers to people diagnosed through expanded testing, not new infections recorded in the year—urging residents not to misread the numbers. Lassa Fever Vaccine Push (TETFund): TETFund challenges Nigerian scientists to find the fastest pathway to an indigenous Lassa fever vaccine, following a mega research project report from the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo. Health Workforce & Training (NUC): NUC confirms Tsafe’s Federal University of Health Sciences and Technology is ready for accreditation, after resource verification for Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and other health programmes. School Nutrition (Lagos): FG, Lagos and LGAs launch Adopt-a-School: Snacks for Thought (PBAT FEEDS) to boost child nutrition, attendance and learning outcomes. Menstrual Hygiene (Kwara): Baobab Microfinance completes phase one of a menstrual hygiene project, distributing reusable pads to 500 schoolgirls to tackle period poverty. Child Safety & Abuse Prevention (Lagos): AXA Mansard and Lagos DSVA launch a Safeguard Booklet to help teenagers, parents and schools prevent domestic and sexual violence and access support. Road Safety (Pedestrians): A legal explainer highlights pedestrians’ rights after traffic accidents, stressing drivers’ duty of care and the need for accountability. Digital Health Education (MedPreneur): MedPreneur launches an AI-powered platform for medical and health students, combining learning tools with verified opportunities and innovation support.

Cervical Cancer Push (Katsina): Katsina’s First Lady-backed “One-Stop Cervical Cancer Screening Programme” targets 500 women with screening and treatment support, including HPV DNA testing and sponsorship for pre-cancer cases. Malaria Update (Kwara): Kwara reports malaria prevalence falling from 26% to 13%, but warns sanitation still drives nearly 60% of transmission, urging stronger environmental action. Health Funding & Accountability (World Bank/HOPE): A World Bank-backed HOPE Governance Programme will release $27m in performance incentives to 20 states for reforms tied to basic education and primary healthcare planning and transparency. National Research Prize (FG): The Federal Government inaugurates a Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Committee to launch a ₦365m annual research prize for undergraduate, master’s and doctoral work. Public Health Infrastructure (FG): FEC approves a ₦73.9bn health package including establishing a National Snakebite Centre. Senior Care (Ogun): Ogun begins free health insurance registration for retirees via the State Health Insurance Agency. Safe Listening (Audiology): An audiologist warns Nigerians to limit earphone volume and duration to prevent permanent hearing damage and tinnitus. Disaster Risk (Kwara): NEMA flags five Kwara LGAs—Edu, Baruten, Kaiama, Moro and Patigi—as high flood-risk areas for 2026. Healthcare Workforce (Police Welfare): IGP Disu urges police officers to plan early for retirement and highlights healthcare and psychological support for personnel. Scam Warning (Elderly): A report highlights how online romance scams are leaving families struggling to protect elderly parents.

Xenophobia & Public Health Safety: With South Africa’s June 30 anti-immigrant deadline looming, reports say about 15,000 Nigerians remain stranded as the FG evacuates more people, amid allegations of extortion and fears of violence that can quickly worsen health risks for migrants. Disaster-Driven Health Crisis: In Ondo’s Ilaje communities, ocean incursions have displaced thousands, with children and pregnant women reportedly sheltering in churches—raising urgent concerns about safe water, infection control, and maternal care. GBV Progress, Next Steps: Nigeria records declines in sexual and physical violence and harmful practices, but stakeholders say sustaining gains now depends on stronger involvement of traditional, religious and community leaders—especially as technology-facilitated abuse rises. Snakebite Response Upgrade: FEC approved about ₦73.9bn for a National Snakebite Treatment and Research Centre, plus upgrades to strengthen antivenom access and rural care. Digital Health & Education Data: FG unveiled DNEMIS to track every school and learner from July 1, aiming to fix long-standing data gaps that affect planning and service delivery. Women’s Health Spotlight: A new report highlights endometriosis as a major cause of chronic pain and infertility, urging earlier diagnosis and better care pathways. Emergency Aeromedical Care: Kasi Healthcare signed for Airbus H135 helicopters to expand rapid emergency transport and critical care services.

Routine Immunisation Boost: STRICAAN’s digital tools have enumerated 624,000 households and flagged 90,000 zero-dose children in Adamawa and Niger, aiming to tighten planning and raise vaccine uptake. Food & Nutrition Security: Nigeria’s cost of a healthy diet rose to N1,589 per adult per day in April 2026, with Ekiti highest (N2,036) and Adamawa lowest (N1,143), while the First Lady launched a National Community Food Bank Programme in Jigawa to tackle child malnutrition. Public Health Policy: The House held a public hearing on the TB rights bill, pushing for stronger protection against discrimination for people living with TB. Disease Burden Update: FG says Nigeria records over 43,000 snakebite cases annually and approved upgrading the Kaltungo centre into a National Snakebite Research and Medical Center. Menstrual Health: Experts warn menstrual poverty is driving school absenteeism and increasing infection risks as sanitary products become less affordable. Healthcare Access in Crisis: UNFPA and partners provided free RMNCAH+N services in rural Sokoto, targeting women and adolescents. Drug Control: NDLEA destroyed 12kg of illicit drugs in Kano and also reported major tramadol seizures in Lagos. Safety & Violence: Oyo police rescued two abducted children and arrested four kidnappers; a Lassa school attack in Borno reportedly killed a teacher and abducted students. Community Support: POWA Lagos empowered 100 widows with cash and food items for International Widows’ Day.

Migrant Safety in South Africa: Fear is rising among undocumented migrants ahead of June 30 anti-foreigner protests, with rights groups warning of possible violence and displacement as xenophobic rhetoric targets foreigners blamed for jobs and strained services. Health Workforce Pressure: Nigeria’s resident doctors (NARD) have extended their ultimatum to the federal government by four more weeks over unresolved welfare demands, warning they may proceed to industrial action if issues aren’t met. TB Rights Bill: The House of Representatives Infectious Diseases committee held a public hearing on the Tuberculosis Rights Bill, aiming to curb discrimination and protect the rights and dignity of people living with TB. Healthcare Data Push: Tinubu has established a Digital Health Data Office and appointed a pioneer coordinator, signalling a push to strengthen Nigeria’s health data systems. Accountability in Health-Adjacent Spending: SERAP urged Senate President Akpabio and Speaker Abbas to refer allegations of diversion of ₦6.3bn constituency project funds for investigation and possible prosecution. Disaster Response: Nigeria sent condolences after a Venezuela twin earthquake killed at least 164 and injured nearly 1,000, with many still trapped under rubble. Innovation for Health: NSIA opened applications for its NPI 4.0 innovation prize, including healthcare solutions, with a $275,000 total pool.

Digital Identity Reform: Tinubu signs the NIMC Act, 2026, expanding the National Identity Management Commission into a central authority for secure digital identity, authentication and trusted e-services. Health System Access: LUTH CMD urges hospitals to strengthen referral links to reduce emergency delays and bed-space rejection. Public Health & Nutrition: NAFDAC launches the “Read the Food Label” campaign, warning that poor label-reading can worsen diet-related non-communicable diseases. Cancer Care Spotlight: Medserve-LUTH Cancer Centre wins “Most Outstanding Oncology Centre in Nigeria” for the fourth straight year. GBV Accountability: Akwa Ibom ends GBV Awareness Month with reports of eight convictions in June, including rape and attempted murder cases. Male Fertility Awareness: Experts say only about 25% of men have optimal semen quality, calling for men to be included in infertility care. Drug Control: NDLEA intercepts 558,900 tramadol pills in Lagos and arrests suspected traffickers. Road Safety: FRSC reports eight deaths and 17 injuries in a Katsina road crash. Water Safety Data: A new map highlights where safe drinking water remains out of reach for millions.

Cancer Care & Support: Cancer survivors, caregivers and health experts in Abuja renewed calls for stronger psychological support and better access to quality, subsidised treatment, saying many survivors still struggle with anxiety and trauma after therapy. TB Rights: Nigeria’s House Committee on Infectious Diseases holds a public hearing on the Tuberculosis Rights Bill, aiming to curb discrimination and protect the dignity of people living with TB. PHC Workforce Gap: The FG says it needs three years to recruit 122,696 primary healthcare workers across 26 states and estimates N4.55bn for the exercise. Ebola Preparedness: NCDC intensifies Ebola readiness despite no confirmed case, boosting surveillance, coordination and screening at points of entry. Sanitation & Water Safety: WaterAid urges Bauchi to build faecal sludge disposal sites to stop indiscriminate dumping that threatens public health; in Lagos, Agege council boss urges residents to embrace sanitation to prevent disease and flooding. Medical Tourism Crackdown: Nigerian Navy and sports medicine specialists call for upgraded specialist hospital facilities to reduce knee surgery medical tourism. Hajj Health: Kebbi records zero deaths as 4,256 pilgrims return safely from the 2026 Hajj, with one patient still receiving therapy in Makkah.

Prison & TB Rights: Reports claim the Tinubu presidency praised DSS and prison officials for placing AAC candidate Omoyele Sowore in a Kuje cell block with active tuberculosis inmates, alleging deaths, treatment disruptions and poor medical access. Digital Health Policy: President Tinubu approved the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office, appointing Dr Obi Adigwe to coordinate Nigeria’s digital-health agenda and standards. Food Safety & Nutrition: NAFDAC launched the “Read the Food Label” campaign to help Nigerians understand nutrition and safety information on packaged foods, aiming to curb diet-related diseases. Drug Abuse Prevention: World Drug Day activities at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Yaba stressed stronger parent-therapist-patient collaboration to support recovery and reduce youth drug use. Public Health Workforce: FG says it needs N4.55bn over three years to recruit 122,696 primary healthcare workers across 26 states. Maternal/Child Health & Abuse: Police custody and court proceedings spotlight alleged harm cases, including a pregnancy scam and allegations of neglect and threats to a defendant’s health in custody. Sanitation & Disease Risk: WaterAid urged Bauchi to build proper faecal sludge dumping sites to improve sanitation and prevent outbreaks. Hospital Incident: A fire broke out at UDUTH Sokoto, with cause and casualties yet to be confirmed. Nutrition Investment: Katsina earmarked N1.7bn for nutrition programmes, including OTP and stabilisation centres for severe acute malnutrition. Traditional Medicine Link: FG sent a 25-member delegation to China to strengthen traditional medicine research and phytomedicine development.