UNICEF Child Protection Push: UNICEF chief Catherine Russell wrapped up a Nigeria visit, urging stronger investment to protect children’s health, food and education amid conflict and rising food insecurity, with Sokoto programmes treating malnutrition and expanding learning support. Rainy-Season Health Tips: Health guidance highlights common seasonal risks like malaria, flu/colds, typhoid, cholera and asthma flare-ups, stressing simple prevention habits to stay well during heavy rains. Healthcare Workforce Crisis: Professor Thadius Ijadunola warns Nigeria’s health system is being weakened by a “double depletion” as professionals migrate and experienced staff retire, calling for urgent reforms and sustained investment. Diaspora Doctors Programme: FG launched NiDAH-P to coordinate Nigerian health professionals abroad and plug gaps in federal tertiary hospitals through specialist services and training support. Malaria Control Call: #EndMalariaInNigeria urges aggressive mosquito control, saying diagnosis and treatment alone won’t cut deaths. Public Health Safety in Lagos: LASEMA begins controlled demolition of a fire-damaged Martins Street building on Lagos Island after structural checks, with trading and access restricted to protect residents. Child Safety & Violence: Anambra police hunt a teacher accused of flogging a 12-year-old student to death, while a court in Anambra sentenced two men to death for rape and murder of a 17-year-old. NHIS Implementation Gaps: Reports say NHIS enrollees still face medicine shortages, delayed referrals, long waits and out-of-pocket costs despite the scheme’s promise. Energy & Health Link: Emir Sanusi says unreliable electricity is Nigeria’s biggest industrialisation barrier and also affects healthcare delivery.