Kidnap Aftercare: Nigeria’s medical community is urging full physical and mental health checks for the 44 Oriire schoolchildren and teachers freed after 55+ days in Oyo, warning that injuries, infections, malnutrition and PTSD can linger even after rescue. Maternal Health Funding: Stakeholders renewed calls for stronger domestic financing to close a reported N720bn gap to cut maternal and neonatal deaths, with targets to reduce maternal mortality by 30% by 2027. Cancer Care & Drug Policy: Government coverage highlights expanded financial protection for cancer patients and a push for local drug production, alongside ongoing regulatory attention to harmful products. Malaria Prevention for Schools: The Geneith Health Competition (GHC) is expanding as more secondary schools join a malaria advocacy drive aimed at prevention and health education. Lassa Fever Update: NCDC reports rising Lassa fever cases and deaths, underscoring the need for rapid public health response. Digital Identity for Health Access: FG revives the digital postcode project and links it with NIN to improve service delivery, including healthcare reach. Girl-Child Protection: NDLEA calls for stronger protection of girls against vulnerabilities that fuel drug abuse and exploitation. US Visa Pressure on Training: A report says US graduate recruitment is tightening due to visa instability and policy changes, raising concerns for future health workforce training.