The Katsina State Government has initiated the 2026 Annual Mass Livestock Vaccination Exercise, which will last for 18 days. This campaign aims to protect cattle, sheep, and goats from serious infectious diseases and enhance livestock productivity. The exercise was launched at Shifdawa Fulani Village in Batagarawa Local Government Area and focuses on three major livestock diseases, including Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia.

Authorities in Kano have apprehended a man suspected of attempting to traffic two girls out of the state for domestic work abroad. The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding human trafficking in the region.

A national close-out meeting on COVID-19 response mechanism investments in Nigeria is set to take place in Abuja, organized by NACA, the Global Fund, and other partners. The event will gather representatives from the Federal Ministry of Health, state governments, civil society organizations, and healthcare workers who were involved in the C19RM grant implementation from 2021 to 2025.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have commended Abdulhameed Yushau, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), for leading a Drug-Free Schools Initiative aimed at educating secondary school students about the risks of substance abuse. This awareness campaign took place at Parliament International School and Government Secondary School in Abuja.

Private healthcare providers in Zamfara state have been urged to enhance their compliance with established health regulations and standards. This call to action aims to improve the quality of healthcare service delivery across the state, according to Vanguard.

Health educators and HIV/AIDS focal persons in the Karamoja sub-region are receiving training on the implementation of Lenacapavir, a new injectable drug for HIV prevention introduced by the Ministry of Health. This training, organized by the Uganda AIDS Commission in Moroto District, aims to equip health communication officers and focal persons with the necessary skills for the rollout of this six-month HIV prevention jab.