AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorkplace Safety in Ekiti: BEDC confirmed an electrocuted staff member (Akinyemi Bamidele) was rushed to Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital after burns during maintenance on an 11kV feeder in Ado-Ekiti; the company says it’s investigating. Health System Push in Edo: Edo’s Health Commissioner, NHIA and the Federal Ministry of Health urged faster health insurance enrolment, stronger health information systems and sustained investment to drive Universal Health Coverage during the Edo State Joint Annual Review. Maternal & Child Health Messaging: UNICEF highlighted breastfeeding as the most effective way to build a healthy society, urging media to promote correct breastfeeding practices. Free Eye Care in Edo/Delta: Seplat/NNPC JV’s “Eye Can See” outreach with Edo Specialist Hospital provided free screenings, cataract surgeries, glasses and basic health checks to underserved communities. Legal Rights & Public Health: A Centre for Community Law filed a public-interest suit seeking court interpretation on constitutional protections for women and girls pregnant from rape or incest, citing dignity and public health concerns. Regional Health Communication: Benin’s Priscile Kpogbeme was named First Deputy Secretary General of the ECOWAS RCCE Network after elections that strengthen risk communication and community engagement across West Africa.
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