Food Safety in Antananarivo: Madagascar’s Ministry of Public Health says 67 people were hospitalized after suspected food poisoning in Antananarivo, with symptoms like headaches, dizziness and diarrhea; a preliminary probe points to cooking oil used in the meals, shops involved were temporarily closed, and product samples were sent for lab testing. Clean Cooking Crisis: An International Energy Agency report warns that nearly 970 million people in sub-Saharan Africa still lack clean cooking fuels and technologies, with the gap expected to worsen as population growth outpaces progress—potentially exceeding 1 billion people without clean cooking by 2027. Digital Health Push (Regional Lesson): Nigeria’s President Tinubu approved a National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office to coordinate digital health standards and modernization, a move that could offer useful ideas for health system planning across the region. Climate & Nutrition Risk for Southern Africa: A new El Niño outlook flags high drought risk for southern Africa, including Madagascar, warning of crop failures, water shortages, rising food prices and worsening nutrition outcomes. Conservation with Health Links: Madagascar’s conservation spotlight continues with efforts tied to protecting sharks and rays and broader marine protections—important for healthier ecosystems and safer livelihoods.