Tanzania's Deputy Minister for Health, Dr Florence Samizi, has urged that women receive early education on menopause and mental health, saying greater awareness would help them recognise symptoms, seek timely care and protect their wellbeing. She made the remarks while speaking at the launch of the Mariam Mungula Foundation in Dar es Salaam, according to the Daily News. The call highlights efforts to improve public understanding of women's health issues in the country.

Approximately 500 girls in Owerri, Imo State, received sports mentorship and menstrual hygiene support through an outreach organized by the Nigeria-American Football Association (NAFA) via its Gridiron Gems Initiative. The event, held at Girls Secondary School, Ikenegbu, included American football training, health education, and the distribution of menstrual hygiene materials.

Tanzania's Deputy Minister for Health, Dr Florence Samizi, has called on women across the country to undergo regular health check-ups, including screening for cervical and breast cancer at least once a year, to enable early detection and timely treatment. She made the appeal in Dar es Salaam while launching the logo of the Mariam Mungula Foundation, according to Daily News.

Mphonyana Mtamane, a 20-year-old survivor of gender-based violence, waited five hours for emergency HIV medication at Zola Clinic in Soweto after being raped three days prior. She arrived visibly injured, seeking post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to prevent HIV infection following the assault. The incident highlights concerns about the responsiveness of healthcare services for survivors of such violence, according to Health-e News.

Yas Tanzania, through its Kampeni ya Tumaini initiative, donated medical equipment and delivery supplies to Mbarali District Hospital to support expectant mothers. According to Yas southern highlands head Frank Protas Antony, the donation aims to improve access to essential equipment and help the hospital provide safer, better maternal and child health services as part of the company's community support efforts.

A leading medical expert has warned that pregnant women in Nigeria cannot always rely on hospital arrival to guarantee safe childbirth, according to Tori.ng. The warning highlights serious shortcomings in maternity care, suggesting that reaching a health facility does not necessarily ensure women receive the treatment needed to survive labour and delivery. The report points to a broader crisis in Nigeria's maternal health system, raising concerns about the quality and availability of care for expectant mothers.