AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTB Care Alert (Kano): SOCCEE warns that tuberculosis drug and GeneXpert cartridge shortages are leaving 3,000–4,000 Kano patients out of treatment, risking a major public health crisis in 3–4 months. Maternal & Child Health (Ebola): Africa CDC reports Ebola cases rising to 894 with 204 deaths across DR Congo and Uganda, with insecurity in North Kivu worsening response and fatality rates. Sickle Cell Advocacy: World Sickle Cell Day coverage highlights stigma and neglect, with calls for affordable care, blood donation drives, and better healthcare access. Public Health & Safety (Drugs): Nigeria Customs foils attempts to distribute expired pharmaceuticals in Apapa, seizing 1.8 tonnes of cannabis and warning of threats to public health. Healthcare Access (GBV): A report flags GBV as a national emergency, with low prosecution rates and a push for stronger prevention and rehabilitation support. Food & Wellness (Cooking Gas): Lagosians report cooking gas prices are forcing households to cut meals and eat out more often. Medical Innovation (Conjoined Twins): A “landmark” AI-assisted separation story spotlights progress in complex pediatric surgery, with conjoined twins separated after major operations.
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