Vaccine Safety & Immunisation: Nigeria is among the first countries to develop a Vaccine-Related Events response plan, with the US CDC launching Nigeria’s VRE Response Plan and an AEFI surveillance guide in Abuja to strengthen vaccine safety systems. Maternal Health: A new focus is emerging on hepatitis B screening during antenatal care, warning that many pregnant women miss HBV tests and risk passing the virus to babies. Cancer Care: ISRT 2026 holds in Lagos (Aug 28–29) at Loveworld Medical Centre, spotlighting radiopharmaceutical therapy and theragnostics to boost cancer diagnosis and treatment capacity. Livestock Health: FG inaugurated a 40 million-dose solar-powered veterinary vaccine storage hub in Jimeta, Yola, to strengthen cold-chain disease control in the North-East. Public Health Policy: Nigeria launched a 2026–2030 National Alcohol Policy and implementation plan, aiming to curb alcohol-related harm through regulation and enforcement. Child Protection: Child Protection Network Nigeria says it received at least 36 child abuse cases in months, including trafficking and illegal adoption, calling for urgent national action. Healthcare Access & Staff Welfare: LASUTH resident doctors issued a seven-day ultimatum over unpaid allowances and promotion arrears, warning of possible industrial action. Food & Nutrition: FG set up a technical committee to accelerate fish production and cut import dependence, targeting feed costs, seed quality, biosecurity and cold-chain gaps. Health Risks From Environment: FG warned 915 communities across 19 states and FCT are at critical flood risk between Aug 27 and Sept 9, urging evacuation readiness.