AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSleeping Sickness Update: WHO validated Kenya’s elimination of human African trypanosomiasis (“sleeping sickness”) as a public health problem, making it the 10th African country to reach the milestone—another win for neglected tropical disease control. Biosafety in Benin Labs: A Benin-focused assessment of 96 biomedical and veterinary laboratories found weak biosafety and biosecurity compliance, with 42% rated very high risk—calling for stronger policies and targeted staff training. Drug Control in Edo/Benin City: NDLEA destroyed 73,463.21kg of illicit drugs worth about ₦2.8bn in Edo, led by NDLEA officials and state representatives, including large quantities of cannabis plus tramadol, diazepam, codeine syrup and other psychotropics. Lassa Fever in Edo: Edo State reported 15 Lassa fever deaths since the February 2026 outbreak, with 1,163 suspected cases and 82 confirmed as of May 7—citing late presentation for diagnosis and treatment. Sports Medicine for Female Medics (Benin City): Nigeria’s Olympic Committee begins a seminar for female medics in Benin City (June 21–24) to strengthen knowledge on adolescent athlete health and welfare. Illegal Gambling Warning: Nigeria’s National Lottery Authority urged stronger action against illegal gambling, citing major revenue losses affecting education, healthcare and youth programmes, with Benin named among heavily affected markets.
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