Medical Workforce Pressure: NAMDA (University of Ilorin branch) backs a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government over unresolved demands affecting medical and dental academics in tertiary institutions and teaching hospitals, expiring Aug. 31. Public Health & Safety: Zamfara moves to halt illegal drug sales and hawking, warning that fake or improperly handled medicines can drive wrong dosing, antibiotic misuse and antimicrobial resistance. Reproductive Health: Bauchi stakeholders push for stronger male involvement in family planning, calling for better counselling, access to commodities and increased state budget allocation. Cancer Care Upgrade: Nigeria targets local production and servicing of radiotherapy and imaging equipment by 2030, with plans for technology transfer, joint research and radiotherapy capacity expansion through China partnerships. Water Governance: CAPPA warns Lagos against concession plans for parts of its water infrastructure, saying it could deepen the crisis through reduced public control and unclear MoU terms. Primary Healthcare Gains: Taraba reports cutting zero-dose children to 4% and raising skilled birth attendance to 74.5%, alongside improved vaccination campaigns and facility upgrades. Healthcare Under Attack: WHO flags ongoing attacks on healthcare in conflict zones, averaging more than four incidents daily in 2026. Mental Health & Self-Help: A Lagos State University of Education lecturer urges young people to build self-awareness before major career decisions, stressing wise, values-based choices.