AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHuman Trafficking Crackdown (Lagos): Nigeria’s NSCDC says it dismantled an alleged trafficking and fraud camp in Badagry, arresting 4 suspects and rescuing 17 victims after a complaint from a nurse allegedly lured through a “QNET” network marketing scheme. Nutrition Funding Push (Lomé): In Togo, 20 West and Central African countries met in Lomé to tackle child malnutrition and early childhood development, with data showing nearly 1 in 3 children affected by stunting and 65 million women living with anemia—while Togo highlights gains like improved stunting and high exclusive breastfeeding. Cancer Care Training (Africa): Merck Foundation and African First Ladies continue expanding oncology capacity through scholarships and media awards, aiming to reduce late diagnosis and specialist shortages. Health Security Drills (West Africa): The U.S. CDC and partners ran Lassa fever simulation exercises in Benin to strengthen cross-border surveillance and response. Food Supply Shock (Ghana): A ginger disease outbreak is driving shortages and steep price hikes, pushing traders toward imported Chinese ginger.
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