AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPrimary Healthcare Push (Edo): Stakeholders signed the Edo State Primary Healthcare (PHC) Sustainability Commitment at the Edo SHINE PHC Summit 2026 in Benin City, pledging stronger, people-centred primary care to accelerate universal health coverage. Digital Vital Registration (NPC): Nigeria’s National Population Commission says Nigerians at home and abroad can now start birth and death registration online via a secure self-service platform that went live nationwide on July 1, replacing paper records. Regional Health Leadership (WAHO/ECOWAS): WAHO appointed Prof. Vincent Palokinam Pitché as its new Director General, aiming to deepen ECOWAS health cooperation and improve outbreak preparedness and access to care. Maternal Care Capacity (Edo): NHIA and Edo Specialist Hospital are uniting to tackle maternal deaths with a life-saving CEmONC programme. Health Workforce Crisis (Nigeria): A report warns of worsening brain drain as 20,000+ doctors and nurses reportedly relocated abroad in one year, raising fears for hospital capacity. Health Safety & Access (Benin Airport/Enugu Air): An Enugu Air runway incident at Benin Airport led to safe evacuation of passengers and temporary flight disruptions, with aviation authorities assessing the situation.
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