SADC Health-Adjacent Policy Push: SADC ministers met in Salima, Malawi, to review regional peace and security, with eastern DRC conflict, terrorism, organised crime and cybercrime on the agenda—an indirect but real health factor as instability drives displacement and service disruption. Water & Energy Planning: In Pretoria, SADC energy and water ministers are meeting to tackle the region’s “plumbing” problems—power shortages and water stress are tightly linked, affecting everything from treatment capacity to reliable electricity for health services. WHO Internship Access: WHO opened its Global Internship Programme to citizens of all 194 member states, including 54 African countries; placements span Switzerland and regional/country offices, with roles posted continuously. Antimicrobial Resistance Watch: A JAMA Network Open study across Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Madagascar, Morocco and Senegal found high and rising antibiotic resistance in common UTI bacteria, underscoring the need for stronger monitoring and treatment guidance. Women’s Health & Climate Risk: CARE warns “super” El Niño will hit women hardest, framing it as a women’s health issue tied to worsening weather, aid cuts and household caregiving burdens. Drug Smuggling Case: NDLEA reported arrests tied to heroin trafficking using a child as cover—highlighting how public health and safety can be undermined by criminal networks.