Cancer Diplomacy: WHO backed high-level Commonwealth and Francophonie dialogues at WHA79, focusing on practical cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and care through stronger primary health care and fair access. Trade & Health Systems: Gabon and the AfCFTA Secretariat sealed a new implementation partnership to turn industrial potential into real market access, with a public-private push on competitiveness, finance, logistics and Rules of Origin—moves that can shape health-sector supply chains. Healthcare Capacity Boost: Merck Foundation’s 13th Africa-Asia Luminary brought together First Ladies and health leaders, highlighting 2,600+ scholarships for healthcare providers across 44 underserved specialties. Maternal Care Safety: A Guinea study reviewed how educational support can reduce mistreatment in gynecology and obstetrics services—relevant to improving respectful care and outcomes. Ebola Risk for Wildlife: Uganda’s Ebola concerns are driving added protection for gorillas and visitors, including surveillance and non-contact thermometers. Gabon Spotlight: Gabon’s First Lady, Zita Oligui Nguema, featured in the Merck Foundation summit, underscoring local leadership in regional health capacity building.