AGP Executive Report

Ebola Readiness: NCDC says Nigeria is about 59% ready for Ebola but insists it can contain any outbreak, with high import risk due to travel and porous borders, and renewed focus on screening at airports and land entry points. Healthcare Access: President Tinubu flags off the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS), including tricycle, boat and hospital ambulances, to cut the “reach-to-care” gap in emergencies. Pharmacy Crackdown: Plateau State sees 572 pharmacies and patent medicine outlets shut by PCN for violations like illegal practice and unsafe handling. Medicine Security: PMG-MAN targets 70% local production of medicines, citing progress toward a roughly 50:50 local-to-import mix of essential drugs. Doctor Safety: NARD reports 17 hospitals recorded assaults on doctors, warning violence is worsening the healthcare crisis. Public Health & Disease Control: NCDC warns of politicisation of cholera as response teams scale up surveillance and case management. HIV Prevention (Regional): South Africa launches rollout of lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention drug. Rare Surgery: Nigerian conjoined twins Mercy and Goodness are successfully separated in Abu Dhabi and begin rehabilitation.

Ebola Preparedness: NCDC says the risk of Bundibugyo Ebola strain entering Nigeria is high amid fresh East Africa outbreaks, urging stronger border surveillance and faster case detection. Waste & Infection Control: Lagos LAWMA issued an Ebola-triggered advisory to health facilities and medical waste handlers to tighten infection prevention and waste protocols, while Anambra warned scrap and waste dealers to stop practices that can spread sickness. Maternal & Child Health: Kwara plans MNCHW from June 8–12 targeting 1.2m children and pregnant women with immunisation, deworming, nutritional screening, HPV vaccination, antenatal care and delivery services. Healthcare Access Upgrade: NNPC Foundation commissioned a 1.5 Tesla MRI system for National Orthopaedic Hospital, Kano, to cut delays and improve diagnosis for orthopaedic, neurological, trauma and musculoskeletal cases. Drug Regulation Crackdown: PCN sealed 572 pharmacies and patent stores in Plateau for violations including unauthorised practice and illegal outlets. Public Health & Safety: NEMA flagged high flood risks in Taraba, launching a 2026 flood preparedness campaign. Human Interest (Health-linked): A case in Ebonyi alleges a husband’s negligence led to his wife bleeding to death after improper injections.

Ebola Preparedness & Border Screening: Nigeria’s health authorities are stepping up Ebola readiness, including tighter surveillance and screening at airports and land borders, as regional concerns grow. Non-Communicable Disease Funding: The Senate passed a sugar tax bill that creates a health fund to tackle rising diabetes and obesity, aiming to shift revenue into prevention and care. Malaria Push: Lawmakers also approved a bill to establish a National Agency for Malaria Elimination, signalling stronger coordination for control efforts. Nutrition & Misinformation: A nationwide campaign is tackling dairy nutrition misinformation through the “Choose Milk” push, while stakeholders also continue to spotlight malnutrition and anaemia as patient-safety issues. Tobacco/Nicotine Control: CAPPA warns that nicotine and tobacco products are increasingly targeting youth with flavours and marketing tactics, urging urgent regulation. Child Health & Hygiene: An NGO in the FCT distributed menstrual hygiene kits to tackle period poverty and improve school girls’ wellbeing. Research for Lassa Detection: UNIOSUN biotech student wins an international grant to develop a wearable biosensor for Lassa fever detection in low-resource settings.

Ebola Preparedness: Oyo State assures residents it has activated surveillance, rapid response teams, labs and a reactivated Ebola technical working group, even as officials say no Ebola case has been recorded in Nigeria. Malaria Policy: The Senate approved a bill to establish a National Agency for Malaria Elimination, aiming to strengthen the fight against the disease. Maternal Health & Nutrition Myths: A midwife weighs in on whether eating pineapple in late pregnancy can trigger labour, noting small studies suggest possible effects but not a guaranteed shortcut. Patient Safety & Care Access: An Anambra native doctor was remanded in a correctional facility after a court rejected hospital detention for an accused person on health grounds. GBV & Pregnancy: An Anambra 16-year-old girl was gang-raped by eight men, including her guardian, with a medical report confirming she is two months pregnant. Health System Under Strain: Lagos State University mourns a student who died after injuries from an off-campus robbery attack. Public Health Awareness: Ogun marks World Menstrual Hygiene Day with stakeholders pushing the “Pad Bank” movement to tackle period poverty. Disaster Risk: NEMA flags 148 Jigawa communities and 17 LGAs as moderate flood risk areas for 2026, warning of knock-on effects for public health and services. Justice & Rights: A widow and detained children file a fundamental rights suit against the police over alleged unlawful detention in Abuja. Medical Tourism Safety Abroad: A deadly Delhi hotel fire highlights risks faced by “medical tourists,” including Nigerians among the victims.

Malaria Policy Push: Nigeria’s Senate has passed the National Agency for Malaria Elimination Bill, moving the country toward a prevention-and-eradication approach with a dedicated agency. Nutrition Safety Alarm: The West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition warns malnutrition is under-recognised in hospitals, saying 30–45% of tertiary patients may already be malnourished on admission, worsening recovery and outcomes. Menstrual Health Advocacy: Lagos SDGs officials mark International Menstrual Hygiene Day, urging an end to silence and stigma and better access to menstrual health services. GBV Enforcement Call: Stakeholders in Lagos urge faster prosecution of gender-based violence offenders, including attention to technology-facilitated abuse like sextortion. School Insecurity Pressure: The Nigeria Labour Congress backs the Nigeria Union of Teachers’ strike over kidnappings and insecurity affecting educators and pupils, warning governments to act fast. Ebola Preparedness Context: Reports highlight Nigeria’s ongoing border screening and readiness measures as regional Ebola risk concerns continue. Public Health & Safety Abroad: A deadly Delhi hotel fire killed 21, including Nigerians, prompting renewed focus on fire safety and emergency response. Local Health System Concern: Experts say lack of nutrition screening is worsening patient survival in Nigerian hospitals.

Ebola Preparedness: Nigeria’s health authorities say the country is only 59% ready for a potential Ebola outbreak, with NCDC warning of importation risks and urging tighter surveillance and emergency readiness across high-risk states. Malaria Policy: Senator Ned Nwoko’s bill to create a National Agency for Malaria Elimination cleared the Senate, aiming to shift Nigeria from fragmented, curative efforts to a coordinated prevention-driven strategy. Tobacco Control: Community pharmacists (ACPN) renewed calls for stronger tobacco control, warning tobacco-related illnesses kill up to 28,000 Nigerians yearly and pushing for tougher regulation, including nicotine-focused measures. Nutrition & Hospital Care: Experts warn that lack of nutrition screening is worsening patient survival in Nigerian hospitals, while other reports highlight nutrition screening and child nutrition funding gaps as key health priorities. School Security & Health Impact: The NLC backed teachers’ strike over abductions of pupils and educators, stressing the growing danger to school communities and the knock-on effects on child wellbeing and access to care. Women’s Health & Wellness: RHI/WAOH empowered 3,300 Ekiti women with grants and tools, supporting livelihoods that can indirectly improve household health and nutrition.

Ebola Preparedness: Nigeria has placed 10 states on high alert and ordered tighter border screening and surveillance as Ebola risk rises from outbreaks in Uganda and the DRC, with NCDC warning the country is only about 59% ready. Funding Pressure: The House of Representatives raised alarm over a crippling NCDC funding crisis, urging urgent release of funds to strengthen epidemic response. Child Immunisation Push: Nigeria launched a historic integrated vaccination drive targeting over 109 million children and adolescents, with phased rollout and door-to-door “sweep teams” to close immunity gaps. Local Health Week: Bwari Area Council kicked off a five-day maternal, newborn and child health week to boost immunisation and preventive care, including HPV vaccination for eligible girls. Medical Rehabilitation Upgrade: FG moved to improve medical rehabilitation services, citing a shortage of accredited physiotherapists and rolling out WHO Rehabilitation 2030 support. Nurses’ Licensing Crisis: AYNN protested delays in nursing certificates and the long wait for the NMCN governing board, leaving graduate nurses stranded. Family Planning Access (Lagos): Lagos tackled contraceptive barriers through community engagement around IUD uptake, involving men and community leaders to reduce misconceptions.

Ebola Preparedness: Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health says it has intensified national surveillance and border health protocols after reports of Bundibugyo ebolavirus activity in parts of East and Central Africa, stressing there is no confirmed Ebola case in the country. Health Workforce Pressure: The Association of Resident Doctors at OOUTH, Sagamu, urged a health-sector state of emergency and demanded that no doctor earns below ₦1m monthly, warning poor pay and conditions are driving health workers abroad. Maternal Nutrition Push: A policy focus on maternal nutrition highlights how lack of sustained nutrition support and access to essential interventions is undermining progress on maternal health outcomes. Food Affordability & Diet Costs: A new analysis names Ekiti, Imo, Abia and other states among the most expensive places to eat a healthy diet, with healthy food costs consuming most of minimum wage—raising risks for nutrition and health. Tobacco Control & Women: Senate and civil society voices are pushing back against digital tobacco marketing targeting women and girls, calling for stronger enforcement and updated tobacco control strategies. Child Stunting Alert: A nutrition dashboard reports most states are off track on child stunting targets, with only a small number in the green zone.

Ebola Preparedness: NCDC DG Jide Idris says Nigeria is only about 59% ready for a possible Ebola outbreak, citing gaps at entry borders and the need to strengthen surveillance and response as cases continue in Uganda and the DRC. Ebola Surveillance: NCDC issues updated guidance for health facilities to intensify monitoring of travellers from affected countries and treat sudden fever with related symptoms as suspected Ebola within 21 days. Malaria Prevention: Nigeria’s 2025 malaria push hit a milestone as 34.7 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets were delivered across 10 states through a logistics operation led by Society for Family Health. Child Nutrition Funding: FG and 20 states have paid N7.1bn counterpart funds to the Child Nutrition Fund, but 16 states are yet to meet obligations—raising alarms over anaemia and malnutrition prevention. Reproductive Health: Tinubu commissions a modern Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technology Centre at ATBUTH Bauchi, featuring CASA and ICSI services to improve fertility care. Pharmacy Regulation: A court in Calabar jails a woman for illegal pharmacy operations, reinforcing crackdowns on unregistered drug sellers. Mortuary Oversight: Anambra orders registration and licence renewal for mortuary operators to sanitise services and curb outbreak risks. Cancer Workforce: FG welcomes a Lancet oncology workforce report warning of a looming global shortage and urges measurable action to strengthen cancer care capacity.

Ebola Preparedness: NCDC says Nigeria is only 59% ready for a possible Ebola outbreak, pointing to gaps at points of entry and porous land borders. Maternal & Child Nutrition: Stakeholders push full adoption of the Child Nutrition Fund to fight anaemia and malnutrition, citing high rates among children and women. Dairy Policy: FG unveils a National Dairy Policy Implementation Framework to boost local milk production, processing, cold chain, pasture development and animal health. Tobacco Control: Nigerian Heart Foundation urges stronger tobacco control to curb nicotine addiction, especially among youth, ahead of World No Tobacco Day. Pharmacy Regulation: Courts in Calabar jail a woman for operating illegal pharmacies and practising without Pharmacy Council registration. Primary Healthcare Safety: Nurses’ forum petitions over alleged quackery, unsafe deliveries and extortion at an Oyo PHC. Kidnapping & School Safety: NACAT condemns the continued captivity of Oyo school abductees, with reports of a teacher killed in captivity, while protests in Ibadan demand urgent rescue. Road Safety: A Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway crash injures five after brake failure and speeding. Public Health Risk Awareness: Health officials also intensify Ebola screening and surveillance at Lagos airports amid regional outbreak concerns.

Ebola Watch: Lagos and aviation health authorities have tightened Ebola screening at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, profiling passengers from high-risk countries and exploring ways to limit passenger interaction as DRC and Uganda outbreaks raise alarm. Cancer Awareness: Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo launched the “Lagos to the World” road expedition to boost cancer prevention and early detection, sharing how he manages diabetes for over 40 years. Pension Relief: PTAD has started pension harmonisation for eligible federal retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme, with implementation effective from May 2026. Drug Crackdown: NDLEA intercepted ketamine and MDMA hidden in water purifier machines shipped to Lagos, and also seized large cannabis consignments and military-grade ammunition in Kaduna operations. Road Safety: LASTMA rescued two trapped victims after a truck and commercial bus crash along the Ogudu–Alapere axis, handing them to the Lagos Ambulance Service for urgent care. Nutrition & Livestock Jobs: FG marked World Milk Day with plans to support 37,000 women and youth across the dairy value chain through skills, finance access and market support. Tobacco Control: World No Tobacco Day advocacy groups warned that tobacco and vaping marketing still targets Nigerian youths, calling for stronger enforcement of existing laws.

Ebola Watch: Lagos has intensified Ebola surveillance at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, urging tighter passenger screening and reduced mixing with travellers from high-risk countries as outbreaks worsen in Central and East Africa. Drug Control: NDLEA seized ketamine and MDMA hidden inside imported water purifier machines in Lagos, and also intercepted military-grade ammunition in Kaduna—showing how traffickers are exploiting everyday imports. Cancer Support: Engraced Life Foundation’s ESAI programme graduated nine breast cancer survivors in Port Harcourt, pairing post-treatment empowerment with vocational training, mentorship and psychosocial support. Water Safety: In Kaduna’s Hawan Kari, non-functioning boreholes are pushing residents to drink from a contaminated stream, with diarrhoea among children reported. Nutrition Costs: Nigeria’s cost of a healthy diet rose to about ₦1,541 per adult per day in March 2026, adding pressure to already strained household budgets. Public Health Access: The Nigerian Navy marked its 70th anniversary with free medical outreach in Delta, screening for conditions like hypertension, diabetes and hepatitis and distributing mosquito nets. Tobacco Warning: World No Tobacco Day highlights how nicotine and tobacco marketing is targeting youths, urging stronger prevention to cut future non-communicable disease burden.

Health Infrastructure Boost: President Tinubu commissioned new and upgraded health facilities nationwide, including the Bola Tinubu Specialist Complex at FMC Jabi Abuja and a major NEMSAS emergency response fleet with ambulances and digital support for faster obstetric and newborn care. Ebola Preparedness: NCDC flagged 21 states (including Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Rivers and others) at high or moderate risk of Ebola importation, urging stronger surveillance as symptoms can mimic malaria and Lassa. Lassa Fever Update: NCDC reported Lassa cases declining week-on-week to 17 in Week 19, but deaths rose to 204 in 2026, with higher fatality linked to late presentation and strained facilities. Cholera Surge in Borno: Borno health officials warned of a fast-spreading cholera outbreak with over 3,000 infections and 37 deaths, citing poor sanitation and contaminated water. Nurses’ Welfare Action: Kwara nurses issued a two-week ultimatum to the state government over welfare, placement and allowances, warning of possible industrial action. Tobacco Control Push: A study warned tobacco marketing is increasingly targeting women and girls via flavoured products and social media, while doctors urged local-language anti-tobacco campaigns. Road Safety & Health: Lagos recorded fatal lone crashes on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, with LASTMA and police responding and bodies taken to mortuaries. Women’s Health & Hygiene: Menstrual hygiene advocacy continued, including World Menstrual Hygiene Day support for students and calls to end menstrual stigma.

Ebola Preparedness: The NCDC warned Nigeria faces a “high” risk of importing Ebola (Bundibugyo strain) as outbreaks worsen in DR Congo and Uganda, urging states and the FCT to activate emergency readiness. Health Infrastructure: President Tinubu commissioned upgraded health projects nationwide, including the Bola Tinubu Specialist Complex at FMC Jabi and a large emergency ambulance fleet under SAVEMAMA, plus polio emergency operations centres and other facilities. Maternal Health Tech: A report highlights how Lagos maternal deaths may be worsened by women switching hospitals mid-pregnancy, and argues Digital Public Infrastructure could improve continuity of care. Nutrition Push: FG and partners launched the “Choose Milk” campaign to help Nigerians pick real milk for better nutrition outcomes. Menstrual Stigma: A Lagos Children’s Day documentary, “Menses…? What’s That?”, tackles period shame by featuring real girls’ conversations. Infertility Support: A fertility foundation expanded free IUI support for 20 women as IVF costs keep rising. Lassa Fever Update: NCDC reported Lassa cases fell to 17 in week 19, but deaths rose to 204 in 2026 with a higher fatality rate. Research Power Upgrade: NIMR unveiled a N300m, 100KVA solar system to keep HIV viral load and PCR labs running reliably.

Ebola Preparedness: Nigeria’s NCDC says 21 states plus FCT are at high or moderate risk of Ebola importation, urging stronger surveillance as symptoms can mimic malaria and Lassa fever; officials also discussed possible flight restrictions from Uganda and DR Congo. Emergency Care Boost: FG unveiled 145 tricycle ambulances, six boat ambulances and emergency dispatch equipment to strengthen pre-hospital response, alongside emergency operations centres and health upgrades. Neonatal Survival: A new review highlights that starting kangaroo mother care immediately after birth (not waiting for stabilization) could improve outcomes for premature and low-birth-weight babies, though hospital adoption varies. Health Infrastructure: Tinubu commissioned an ultra-modern specialist healthcare complex at FMC Abuja to cut medical tourism and expand services like ENT and ophthalmology. Menstrual Health: An Anambra programme urges girls and women to prioritise menstrual hygiene for health, dignity and school attendance. Security & Health Access: Police confirmed an ambush in Taraba’s Kofai Amadu community, disrupting trade and farming as residents flee.

Ebola Preparedness: NCDC placed Lagos, FCT and several states on high alert after the Bundibugyo strain outbreak, urging healthcare workers to strengthen early detection and response as Nigeria has no confirmed case yet. Hajj Safety & Food Standards: NAHCON began investigating tour operators accused of bringing extra pilgrims and exploiting travellers, while also rejecting some meals over Saudi-approved handling and packaging rules. Children’s Day Incident in Edo: Edo State Specialist Hospital’s CMD said reports of five deaths at a stadium celebration were false; she confirmed children were treated and stable after fainting during the event. Menstrual Health Fight: Anambra’s First Lady warned against stigmatizing girls during menstruation, calling for education and compassion to end harmful exclusion. Nutrition Push: FG and partners launched the “Choose Milk” campaign to help families spot real milk and make healthier dairy choices. Local Health & Safety: A Lagos-based paint firm marked Health & Safety Week with medical talks and check-ups, spotlighting workplace wellbeing. Public Health in Niger Delta: Bayelsa experts flagged rising cancer and child health harms linked to decades of oil pollution, calling for a major cleanup fund and better health tracking.