President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced plans to expand cancer treatment services to improve public access and alleviate patient burdens. During the inauguration of a new radiotherapy unit, she also called for research into the rising cases of cancer and heart diseases among children.

Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has launched the Women In Healthcare Caucus in Nairobi, Kenya, urging female health workers to pursue government-funded training opportunities. She highlighted the availability of scholarships designed to support the professional development of women in the healthcare sector.

Agnes Kagure's lobby group, Mbogi ya Mama, has provided clean water to Kisii Village in Nairobi South, emphasizing the importance of team-based leadership as she campaigns for the Nairobi governorship.

During the celebration of International Women’s Day 2026 in Uganda, Kayunga District emphasized the urgent issue of lacking a functional ambulance at Bbaale Health Centre IV, which endangers the lives of expectant mothers. The event, themed "Scaling up Investment to Accelerate Access to Justice for All Women and Girls," highlighted maternal health concerns while health workers pointed out the critical infrastructure gap affecting emergency services.

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, amezindua rasmi Jengo la Tiba ya Mionzi kwa Wagonjwa wa Saratani katika Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC). Uzinduzi huu unatarajiwa kuimarisha huduma za matibabu ya saratani na kupanua upatikanaji wa huduma za kibingwa nchini. Hatua hii ni sehemu ya jitihada za Serikali ya Awamu ya Sita za kuboresha sekta ya afya kwa kuwekeza katika miundombinu ya kisasa.

Dr. Pat Oramah has been re-elected as president of the Rotary Club of Abuja Sapphire, marking a historic moment for the organization. His past achievements and future plans for the club are highlighted in the announcement.