Doctors’ Promotions in Edo: Edo State Governor Okpebholo has “de-frozen” medical doctors’ promotions after eight years, a move health workers say will ease career stagnation and strengthen public healthcare. Cancer Care Push: The federal government is urging private-sector partnerships to tackle Nigeria’s cancer burden, pointing to subsidised access to oncology medicines in over 24 hospitals. GBV Support Gets Boost: FG and UNDP are strengthening survivor-centred pathways for gender-based violence under Global Fund GC8 planning, with calls to tackle stigma and structural inequality. Armed Forces Healthcare Coverage: Defence leaders at DHML’s 20th anniversary backed digital health and telemedicine to improve care for service personnel and dependants. US-Nigeria Health Data Deal: The US says a $2bn health agreement includes monitoring and enhanced surveillance, with Nigeria expected to negotiate regulated data-sharing. Ebola Preparedness: Nigeria is setting up an Ebola task force and releasing an emergency fund as regional partners push unified response efforts. Food & Health Risks: FG and stakeholders continue to spotlight unsafe food and foodborne illness deaths, alongside calls for better nutrition for vulnerable groups. NIN Fraud Crackdown: ICPC warns that fraudulent NIN registration can attract up to seven years in jail, including alleged enrolment of foreigners as Nigerians. Xenophobia Evacuation: Nigeria continues evacuating citizens from South Africa amid xenophobic violence, with returnees set for documentation and medical screening. Child Poverty Plan: North-West governors agree reforms to tackle child poverty and expand social protection, with monitoring for implementation.