AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEmergency Care: Senators are considering a National Health Act amendment that could impose a ₦300,000 fine or six months’ jail for facilities that reject emergency patients. The proposal sets timelines for triage, stabilisation and referrals. Ebola Watch: WHO has backed trials of two vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain amid a deadly outbreak in the DRC. Nigeria’s earlier suspected cases tested negative, and health authorities continue surveillance. Maternal Health: Google.org awarded Nigerian health-tech firm Helium Health $2.5 million to expand AI-supported maternal care, with a target of reaching 1.9 million pregnant women. Eye Care: The Federal Government says it aims to reach 25 million people with eye care by 2030, including 25,000 free cataract surgeries and five million pairs of glasses by 2027. Medicine Supply: Pharmacists are urging stronger oversight of drug markets, warning that unregulated sales threaten public health and drug security. Child Health: Kwara reports under-five mortality fell to 14 deaths per 1,000 births, down from 74 in 2018, alongside gains in nutrition and health financing.
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