AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHealth Regulation in Benin: Benin’s Health Sector Regulatory Authority (ARS) has kicked off its second term with a push for stricter oversight, real enforcement, and safer care—shifting regulation from “paper” to clinic-level compliance. Sickle Cell Support in Edo: Edo State enrolled 200 people living with sickle cell disease into the Edo State Health Insurance Scheme via the Rabiu Olowo Foundation, easing costs of regular treatment. Drug Abuse Prevention in Edo: NDLEA and Edo State launched a mini-marathon for secondary school students in Benin City, awarding scholarships and naming winners WADA Ambassadors. Eye Care Programme: NEPL/Seplat’s “Eye Can See” initiative began in Akwa Ibom with free screening, treatment, glasses, and sight-restoring surgery for eligible patients. Food Safety Alert (Lagos): NSCDC shut down an illegal “Barkas Juice” factory in Badagry, arresting two women over alleged production using water, chemicals, colourants, sweeteners, and no real fruit. Public Health Risk (Climate): Scientists warn Super El Niño could lead to up to 451,000 deaths, with urgent adaptation needed to protect vulnerable communities. Border Health/Training: An Ogun monarch urged creation of a Nigeria Customs Service training school in a border community near Benin to speed up frontier development. Road Safety (Edo): A tanker crash at Ikpoba Hill injured five people, with emergency responders on scene.
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