AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRegional Health Funding: Togo is set to receive a $14.26m grant under a West African health systems strengthening programme, with Benin included in the wider push to improve healthcare quality, emergency preparedness, and cross-border disease surveillance via a planned “One Health” lab in Togo. Energy Access for Health: ECOWAS targets electricity for 700,000 people across 19 countries through the ROGEAP off-grid solar project, aiming to power homes and critical services like schools and health facilities. Benin Lab Safety: A Benin-focused study on biosafety and biosecurity found most biomedical and veterinary labs are high risk, calling for stronger policies and targeted training to protect staff and communities. Public Health Alert (Edo): Edo State reports Lassa fever deaths rising to 15 since February, with 82 confirmed cases out of 1,163 suspected, and officials urging earlier care. Drug Control (Edo/Benin City): NDLEA destroyed 73,463kg of illicit drugs worth N2.8bn in Benin City, while lawmakers pledged stronger legislative backing for anti-drug efforts. Substance Abuse Push: Mental health and church leaders urged prevention and rehabilitation to tackle rising exposure to psychoactive substances. Illegal Gambling Watch: Benin is named among countries affected as Nigeria’s lottery authority warns illegal gambling drains funds meant for health and youth development. Health Equipment Support (Ghana, relevant regionally): A donation of GH¢700,000 in Sissala West boosts beds, maternity tools, supplies, and CHPS outreach transport.
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