AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFirst Aid & Community Readiness: Ahead of World First Aid Day, Benin’s Red Cross urges families to keep simple, checked first aid kits and highlights recent training for elderly people and caregivers in basic first aid across Dogbo, Ifangni and Aguégués. Maternal Health Skills: Edo State trained 120+ traditional birth attendants on safer delivery, pregnancy danger signs and faster referral to hospitals, aiming to bridge gaps between community care and orthodox services. Beauty & Product Safety: Benin pharmacists gear up for SEPHARM 2026 (Cotonou, Abomey, Parakou) focused on cosmetics and dietary supplements supply chains, with ABMed’s recent ban on hazardous skin-lightening products in the spotlight. Local Wellness Challenge: Benin’s “10 million steps for the heart” challenge runs until Sept 25 via the DIZONLI app, leading to a free prevention and fitness day in Cotonou with screenings for blood pressure, sugar, BMI and waist checks. Made in Benin Cotton-to-Clothes Push: Parakou fashion entrepreneur Fatoumata Dosso promotes locally made cotton garments, aligning with Benin’s push to export finished products and support women’s livelihoods.
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