The Society for Family Health (SFH) has reported that shortages of essential commodities, service delivery tools, and provider training resources are significant challenges affecting the quality of family planning services in Abia and Akwa Ibom States. Dr. Eze Nwokoma, the Project Coordinator of SFH, made this statement in Abuja, highlighting the need for improvements in these areas.

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has inaugurated a Clinical Trial Centre at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital in Bauchi. This initiative aims to enhance clinical research, innovation, and evidence-based healthcare in Nigeria, according to a statement from the hospital’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol.

Tanzania is progressing towards adopting nuclear energy for electricity generation by following a roadmap set by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The roadmap outlines 19 key infrastructure issues that must be addressed across three phases before the country can officially begin nuclear power generation. This development highlights Tanzania's commitment to expanding its energy sources.

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has finished its hearing regarding a petition against Dr. Yau Usman Idris, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA). The Committee's Chairman, Hon. Kwamoti Bitrus La’ori, stated that the matter is now closed and preparations for the final report will commence.

Professor Fatima Kyari, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), has been named the 2026 Aig-Imoukhuede Visiting Fellow at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. According to a statement released by the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation on Monday, Kyari was selected for the fellowship in recognition of her contributions, with the appointment highlighting her role in medical regulation in Nigeria.

Dr. Maureen Okam Achebe is a prominent haematologist, researcher, and educator recognized for her contributions to sickle cell disease care, iron deficiency treatment, and health equity on a global scale. Her work is influencing advancements in these areas across Africa and beyond.