AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDrug Control: NDLEA says it destroyed 73,463.21kg of illicit drugs worth about ₦2.8bn in Edo, including 73,210.23kg cannabis and psychotropics like tramadol, diazepam and codeine syrup, following a Federal High Court order. Public Health & Safety: A Nigerian Olympic Committee sports medicine seminar for female medics is set for June 21–24 in Benin City, focusing on adolescent athlete health issues like the female athlete triad and RED-S. Community Health & Harm Reduction: Ghana’s lottery regulator warns illegal gambling is draining money meant for education, health and youth programmes, citing losses above GH¢1bn annually and urging stronger rules and tech to curb scams. Maternal Health: Health experts highlight preventable maternal deaths among women under 40, pointing to postpartum haemorrhage and hypertensive disorders as key, often manageable causes when emergency care is reached in time. Workforce & Caregiving: Kuwait’s Interior Ministry restricts domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries (including Benin) while banning 27 others, with some limits applying by gender. Security & Access to Care: Edo and Kogi security fears are driving school closures and new forest-guard recruitment, underscoring how instability can disrupt learning and health access.
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