Maternal Health Policy: Zamfara approved six-month maternity leave for female civil servants to boost exclusive breastfeeding and tackle child malnutrition. Food Security & Nutrition: The House of Representatives passed a food security bill for second reading, saying it’s self-funded and aims to tackle worsening insecurity’s impact on citizens. Emergency Care Boost: ECOWAS/WAHO handed The Gambia 10 fully equipped ambulances and medical equipment worth about $3.4m to strengthen emergency response and regional health security. Drug Control Approach: Nigeria’s health ministry reiterated a balanced, evidence-based, human-centred drug control plan—linking prevention, treatment, and access to essential controlled medicines with security efforts. Health System Oversight: Nigeria’s nuclear regulator DG, Yau Idris, faces accusations of victimising a senior staff member and stalling promotions for years. Public Health & Safety: Nigeria’s Senate advanced tougher anti-counterfeit drug measures, including a proposed 15-year jail term for fake drug offenders. Health Access & Coverage: NHIA reported health insurance enrolment hitting 22 million as coverage expands. Workplace Health: Kaduna judiciary staff union praised Gov. Uba Sani for welfare support and court infrastructure investment. Regional Health Threat: A cholera outbreak hit an ISWAP camp in Borno, killing 9, raising outbreak-control concerns. Health & Environment: Concerns persist over Nigeria’s abattoirs—described as outdated, poorly maintained, and unhygienic—fueling food safety risks.