AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoHIV Funding in Focus: Benin has signed a €544,042 contribution to UNAIDS for 2026–2027, with Health Minister Benjamin Hounkpatin calling it a “mark of fidelity” to protect gains in cutting infections and AIDS deaths. Health System Access: A mobile family-planning outreach in rural Edo highlights how distance and misinformation keep women from care, with visiting services helping residents choose contraception locally. Maternal Health Tip: Pregnancy-induced hypertension is flagged as a major risk for mother and baby, with experts urging early detection and proper management to prevent severe complications. Drug Manufacturing Push (Edo): Edo State says it’s in talks with Chinese investors to set up a PPP drug manufacturing firm to supply medicines beyond the state, aiming for a major rollout next year. Eye Care Support (A’Ibom): Seplat’s “Eye Can See” programme plans free screening, treatment, glasses and sight-restoring surgery for 6,000 people. Public Health Enforcement (Benin/Nigeria region): NAFDAC mop-up operations target sachet alcohol and drinks under 200ml, warning against sales that put youths at risk. Stroke Appeal (Nigeria): Former Golden Eaglets goalkeeper Emmanuel Okhenoboh is battling stroke, and his family is seeking urgent help for mounting hospital bills.
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