AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCounterfeit drugs alarm: Veteran actress Ngozi Ezeonu raised fresh concerns about fake medicines and baby food in Nigeria, warning families—especially children—could be harmed, as she linked the trend to serious kidney and liver problems seen in hospitals. Ebola alert & airport checks: Nigeria’s NCDC said there’s no confirmed Ebola case in Nigeria yet, but it’s reviewing preparedness after Kenya confirmed an imported Bundibugyo virus case; Abuja airport has intensified health declaration forms and screening to reduce importation risk. Health infrastructure push: FG says it has completed 10 world-class diagnostic centres and three cancer centres nationwide to cut the need for Nigerians to travel abroad for specialised care. Obesity guidance: WHO released its first obesity guideline for children and adolescents, ruling out weight-loss medicines, bariatric surgery and devices for kids under 10, prioritising lifestyle and behaviour support. Aviation medical emergency: Kenya Airways confirmed a passenger died after becoming unresponsive mid-flight from Nairobi to Lagos; Nigeria police began probing the incident. Vision loss focus: Nigeria’s health ministry urged more private sector investment in eye care, citing about 24m Nigerians living with vision loss. Labour disruption in FCT: NLC declared an indefinite strike in Abuja over teachers’ promotion and conditions, with schools and hospitals expected to be affected.
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