AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEbola Alert: NCDC says Kenya has confirmed an imported Ebola case linked to DRC, but there are no confirmed cases in Nigeria as of 6 Oct; it urges Nigerians to boost hand hygiene, avoid contact with sick people and bodies of the dead, and seek prompt care for Ebola-like symptoms. Quality in Diagnostics: A medical lab expert urged government to declare a “state of emergency” on quality assurance in medical laboratory practice, warning that poor lab standards can undermine patient safety and diagnostic accuracy. Cancer Leadership: Nigerian paediatrician Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu is set to become the first African president of UICC, spotlighting long-standing cancer care gaps across Africa. Food Safety Pushback: Nollywood actress Mary Remmy Njoku publicly challenged NAFDAC’s DG over comments blaming Nigerians for not reading labels, calling for stronger enforcement against fake and substandard products. Hospital Staffing Worry: The Olubadan raised alarm over inadequate personnel and deteriorating facilities at UI Teaching Hospital, urging urgent federal intervention. Ondo Crash Response: Ondo State deployed medical teams and ambulances to the NAF aircraft crash site in Igbokoda, while the governor pledged full support for search and recovery. Nutrition Diplomacy: Vice President Shettima arrived in Addis Ababa for a Nigeria–Ethiopia nutrition leadership exchange focused on improving nutrition delivery across government levels.
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