Road Safety in Antananarivo: A bus crash in the Ambohidahy Tunnel in downtown Antananarivo left 2 people dead and 9 seriously injured, after a reported brake failure sent the vehicle into pedestrians; authorities say an investigation will determine the exact cause and liability. Malaria Fight in Madagascar: A new public-health analysis highlights that Madagascar helped drive a rise in malaria cases and deaths, warning that climate shifts are moving malaria-carrying mosquitoes into new areas and making the fight harder. One Health Surveillance Boost (Regional): WHO and the Pandemic Fund handed Lesotho medical and information communication equipment worth about M2.5 million to strengthen disease surveillance and response, including glucose monitors, stethoscopes, ECG machines, and connectivity tools. Climate, Health, and Food Security: Coverage on El Niño stresses health risks tied to drought, storms, and flooding across Africa, with knock-on effects for water, food production, and livelihoods. Health Systems and Access to Care: A study on climate services notes a gap between what communities need and what climate information is delivering, including findings from Madagascar and other African countries. Biodiversity Funding for Healthier Communities: A Kenya-led biodiversity financing initiative (with Madagascar included) aims to mobilize private capital for conservation, linking healthier ecosystems to long-term community wellbeing.