Nutrition & Maternal Health: Niger State secured a U.S.-backed UNICEF-supported grant to prevent malnutrition in over 36,000 women and children across 13 local government areas, with plans to scale to all 25 LGAs and an implementation timeline running to February 2027. Health Regulation: Niger State says it has set up the Private Health Facilities Agency (NISPHFA) to register, license, inspect, and enforce standards for private clinics and hospitals, including a digital registration portal and engagement of more than 1,000 facilities. Security & Health Access: Nationwide operations reported by Nigeria’s army include arrests and recovery of weapons and medical-linked impacts from insecurity; in Kaduna, police rescued three kidnapping victims after 40 days and took them for medical checks. Public Health Risk: A global warning flags unsafe drinking water as a major health threat, with many African countries among the worst-ranked for water safety. Humanitarian Support: Qatar Red Crescent’s Eid Al-Adha campaign reached 247,344 beneficiaries across Qatar and 13 countries including Niger, providing food support during the holiday. Workforce Planning: Kebbi approved raising retirement age for medical and veterinary doctors from 60 to 65 to reduce staffing shortages and retain experienced specialists.