AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMigrant 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.
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