Malaria Control Boost: The World Bank invested about ₦1.5bn in Ondo State’s IMPACT Malaria Project, supporting malaria commodities, healthcare worker training and logistics across 18 LGAs, with gains in prevention and child health. Counterfeit Crackdown: NAFDAC renewed calls for harsher penalties for counterfeiters, proposing death penalty or life imprisonment, citing dozens of convictions and fake medicines including antimalarials and cough syrups. Air Pollution & Health: The FG moved to tighten controls on vehicle and generator emissions after Nigeria ranked among Africa’s most polluted countries, linking dirty air to rising public health risks. Water as Security: The Minister of Water Resources urged Nigeria to treat water security as national security, warning unsafe water and poor sanitation can trigger health emergencies and displacement. Healthcare Access Woes: A viral outcry highlighted persistent payment bottlenecks in Lagos public hospitals, where patients struggle to get treatment due to a single-provider payment setup. Unsafe Procedures Alert: A British-Nigerian influencer died in Thailand after a botched penis enlargement injection, with reports pointing to a fatal pulmonary embolism. Eye Care Support: Kwara’s Ilorin East lawmaker sponsored free eye screening for 500 people, with glasses/medication and later surgery for critical cases.