Gabon Health Tech Push: Gabon says it’s speeding up eGabon-SIS work to modernize the health sector, including a national digital ID and interoperability infrastructure, moving from planning to field implementation. Primary Care Alarm: A primary healthcare facility in Gabona, Niger State (Nigeria) has reportedly been non-functional for over five years, leaving residents without basic services. Malaria Focus for Media & Policy: A regional workshop in Congo brought together journalists and health stakeholders to push a united front for malaria elimination, highlighting the heavy burden on children under five and pregnant women. Sickle Cell Treatment Access: African drugmakers and researchers are linking local production to sickle cell care, with WHO urging wider use of hydroxyurea and child-friendly formulations. Health Financing for Results: A new look at debt swaps shows how “debt-for-development” deals can fund health priorities, including lessons from Global Fund Debt2Health transactions. Eye Care Innovation: Hexiris Ophthalmics plans to share first-in-human glaucoma results for its OBi platform at major meetings, aiming to improve access to surgical options. Digital Identity Learning: UNDP’s mission to India studied digital public infrastructure for services including healthcare and social protection. Community Conservation With Health Links: Gabon’s “Project Finance for Permanence” aims to mobilize up to US$200m for community and conservation outcomes, supporting healthier ecosystems and resilience.