Kidnap Rescue: Nigeria’s security forces freed 308 abductees in Kwara and Niger in what President Tinubu called the country’s “largest single-day rescue operation,” with victims (163 from Woro community in Kwara; 145 from Niger) rescued from Kainji Lake National Park and receiving medical attention. Health Worker Protection: The FG ordered immediate protection for health workers nationwide after an EFCC-Uyo Teaching Hospital incident, saying intimidation or harassment will be investigated and prosecuted. Malaria Milestone: Nigeria’s malaria burden reportedly fell to 15% in 2025 from 42% in 2010, driven by vector control, better diagnosis/treatment, surveillance, Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention, and a free malaria vaccine rollout. Healthcare Financing: FCMB pledged ₦20bn to fund private healthcare businesses, targeting hospitals, clinics, diagnostics, pharmacies and maternity homes. Regulation Debate: HACPAN rejected the NHFRA bill, warning it could add bureaucracy and raise healthcare costs. Autism & Inclusion: FG expands autism programmes to 16 universities, while UNICEF-backed efforts push community-led sanitation and hygiene in FCT. Kidney Research: A UCH lecture highlights APOL1 gene variants as a breakthrough for chronic kidney disease care in Africans.