AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLassa Fever Update (Edo, Nigeria): Edo State reports 15 deaths since the February 2026 outbreak was declared, with 1,163 suspected cases and 82 confirmed as of May 7—officials link fatalities to late arrival at health facilities, while treatment capacity is said to be in place at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital. Sports Medicine (Benin City, Edo): The Nigerian Olympic Committee has started a Sports Medicine Seminar for Female Medics (June 21–24) focused on adolescent athlete health, including the Female Athlete Triad and RED-S. Drug Control (Edo, Benin City): NDLEA destroyed 73,463.21kg of illicit drugs worth about ₦2.8bn in Benin City, with cannabis making up most of the volume; psychotropics and other hard drugs were also incinerated. Public Health & Safety (Regional): A new Kuwait domestic-worker recruitment circular restricts hiring to 10 approved countries (including Benin) and bans 27 others—an issue that can affect migrant health and welfare. Security & Health Access (Education): Reports of bandit attacks have triggered early school closures in parts of Nigeria, raising concerns for child safety and access to learning.
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