Drug Abuse & Workplace Safety: Edo State accused pharmacists, doctors and other health workers of fuelling drug and substance abuse, as UBTH hosted a stakeholders’ workshop and unveiled a new drug testing centre to screen for substances and improve safety. Health Insurance Digitisation (Edo): EDOHIC trained facility desk officers and providers ahead of a September 1 go-live for its Online Portal Version 1.0, aiming to automate enrolment, verification, referrals and claims. Substance Screening (UBTH): UBTH’s first South-South drug testing centre was officially opened, with screening for drugs including cannabis, tramadol, fentanyl and others to support prevention and early intervention. Mental Health Reform (Nigeria): Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council approved an amendment to decriminalise attempted suicide, shifting responses from punishment to care, protection and psychosocial support. Child Health (Benin): In Benin, malnutrition and misinformed beliefs are linked to widespread stunting in children, with experts stressing the first 1,000 days as critical. Food & Nutrition Systems: Rwanda is set to host the 20th Africa Food Systems Forum, focusing on investing in agri-food systems for jobs, resilience and better nutrition. Public Health Supply (DRC): WHO and Africa CDC welcomed 70,000 Ervebo doses for the DRC Ebola response, including doses for a clinical trial and frontline protection. Community Health Access (Ogun): A new health centre in Ogun is reported to reduce women’s trips to Benin Republic for care, after earlier gaps led to severe outcomes. Governance & Health Funding (Edo): A probe into MOWAA reported Edo spent N3.8bn and recommended returning the project to the Oba of Benin for management. Health & Wellness Tip: Doctors warn that magnesium supplements can be too much if doses stack, with diarrhoea flagged as a key sign to reduce intake.