AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCholera Response: The EU released €1.5m emergency aid to Nigeria to boost cholera intervention teams, cholera kits, water, sanitation and hygiene support, surveillance, and community awareness as cases and deaths rise. Doctor Burnout Push: The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) urged a 48-hour maximum work week, limiting on-call duties to two weekly and adding post-call rest to protect patients and reduce fatigue. Infant Feeding Safety: A dietitian warned parents against over-diluting infant formula to “make it last,” and against unsafe bottle-feeding practices that can raise risks like water intoxication and ear infections. Cancer Care Reality Check: Nollywood actor Hassan “Ogogo” Taiwo’s family said doctors ruled him unfit to fly abroad for stage-four cancer treatment despite a visa, urging local oncology support. Food Security & Jobs: FG reiterated plans to tackle food shortages and unemployment through livestock and agrifood systems, citing climate pressure, animal diseases, post-harvest losses, weak market links, and limited finance. Power for Health Access: FG commissioned upgraded Ijora and Apapa transmission substations in Lagos, adding 208MW to ease grid constraints that keep electricity costs high for hospitals. Workable Financing for Cassava: A cassava investment accelerator said processors may need buyers lined up for over 60% of planned output to convince lenders and unlock funding. Public Health in the Field: A pastor died after a snakebite in Plateau, highlighting rising fatal snakebite risks that can also disrupt farming and food supply.
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