AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHIV Surveillance Prep: Anambra Concludes recruitment for the Nationwide Integrated Biological and Behavioural Surveillance Survey (IBBSS), aiming to strengthen Nigeria’s HIV prevention and treatment planning. Kidney Health Alert: A Lancet study flags chronic kidney disease as the world’s ninth leading cause of death, driven by ageing, unhealthy diets, obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure. Oral Care Guidance: A US-based dentist warns many Nigerians use the wrong toothbrush type, urging soft-bristle brushes and earlier dental visits to prevent gum and tooth damage. Dental/Child Health Push: OAUTHC’s paediatric cardiology professor calls for major upgrades to child healthcare, including better primary care, newborn screening and specialist training. Public Health & Climate Link: Nigeria joins a global initiative aligning food systems transformation with climate action, targeting food security and resilience. Governance & Health Systems: Lagos seals an Ikoyi property over untreated sewage discharge, while Nigeria’s decarbonisation working group recommits to ending gas flaring by 2030—both tied to health risks from pollution. Controversial Death Case: SOKAPU and NYCN demand transparent investigation and independent autopsy into physiotherapist Mary Habila’s death at Minister David Umahi’s residence, keeping pressure on police and justice processes. Security Impact on Health: Troops rescued 13 kidnap victims and foiled attacks across Zamfara, Edo, Taraba and Plateau, underscoring how insecurity disrupts access to care.
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