Polio Vaccination Drive: Chad says it vaccinated over 7 million children in a major polio campaign, reaching 110% of the target, with most households accepting teams and refusals handled through outreach—an important push as vaccine-derived polio type 2 has reappeared in the region. Lake Chad Health & Food Risks: The Lake Chad Basin’s continued receding is being flagged as a major environmental and food crisis, with officials calling for stronger international collaboration because the impact goes beyond nature into livelihoods, displacement, and sustainable development. Regional Recovery Talks: Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum met UN and international partners to deepen post-conflict recovery, including better access to education and healthcare for communities affected by insurgency. Medicines & Safety: Ghana’s NACOC seized about five million tramadol tablets at Kotoka Airport, arresting three suspects—another reminder of the health risks tied to illicit drug trafficking across West Africa. Animal Health for Food Security: Nigeria is pushing an overhaul to control PPR (“goat plague”) by 2030, citing the disease’s threat to sheep and goats and the need for stronger monitoring, vaccination, and cross-border coordination involving Chad. Water Investment for Health: Chad hosted the African Water Forum, with leaders stressing that safe water access is essential for health and development, and calling for action on water governance and funding. Travel Safety Warning: The US updated its Level 4 “Do Not Travel” list, again including Chad, citing severe security risks and limited ability to assist.