Public Health & Safety: Gabon’s transitional authorities removed 1,473 “ghost” public employees from the payroll after a financial and biometric audit, freeing over 11 billion FCFA annually—money the government says will go to hospital upgrades, school construction, and hiring real health workers and teachers. Food Security & Policy: Libreville’s poultry import ban is now a major trade fight: the U.S. has taken the case to the WTO over a planned ban starting Jan 1, 2027, as Gabon argues the move protects food sovereignty and supports local production. Wildlife & Health Research: New research from Mount Elgon reports elephants deliberately preparing medicinal plant mixtures for their calves—mixing chewed roots/leaves with breast milk—adding to growing evidence of animal self-care. Environment & Health: Indonesia’s wildfires are worsening regional health risks via toxic haze, with international support described as patchy and a UN report warning of a major tropical-forest firefighting funding gap. Wellness Products (Caution): A new liquid dietary supplement, Olivaro Balanced Blood Sugar Advanced Support, is marketed for blood sugar support with chromium and botanical extracts, but it’s not presented as a treatment and consumers are urged to consult healthcare professionals.