AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedicine Supply: The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria opposes the government’s proposed Medipool drug-procurement plan, warning it could weaken regulatory oversight and threaten medicine security. Emergency Care: Senate and House bills would penalise hospitals and health workers who delay emergency treatment, with proposed fines, jail terms and licence sanctions. Both have passed second reading, not become law. Ebola Preparedness: Nigeria is tracking 62 contacts linked to an Abuja case, while lawmakers question states’ readiness and probe the N10bn health-security fund. Diabetes Care: Specialists warn that shortages of endocrinologists and the high cost of insulin, medicines and monitoring devices are putting treatment out of reach. Maternal Health: Google.org has awarded Nigerian health-tech firm Helium Health $2.5m to expand AI-powered maternal care. Cancer Research: Nigeria has launched a national cancer biobank network as part of efforts to build research capacity and improve care. Eye Health: The government plans 25,000 free cataract surgeries and five million pairs of glasses by 2027.
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