Malnutrition linked to Iran war and Nigeria’s inflation: In Sokoto, a mother says her child relapsed into malnutrition because food became inconsistent after petrol prices rose following the Iran conflict, with aid and health workers warning more children across northern Nigeria are being pushed back into poor nutrition. Diphtheria scare in Niger State: Niger authorities are investigating suspected diphtheria after one child died and others were treated in Minna’s Fadikpe area, with NCDC and UNICEF support focused on infection prevention and control and getting families to complete routine immunisation. Community pharmacies urged into health insurance: The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) is calling for community pharmacists to be integrated into NHIA to expand access to affordable care and safer medicines, noting most Nigerians first seek help at local pharmacies. Power outage affecting health services in Abuja: AEDC announced a weekend power suspension affecting key sites including the State House Clinic and major federal facilities, raising concerns for continuity of care. Travel safety advisory includes Niger: The US issued a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” warning covering Niger among other high-risk destinations, citing security and limited consular support. Livestock disease response: Nigeria and regional partners are pushing stronger plans against Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), while separate reports describe foot-and-mouth containment steps in livestock areas.