Early Menopause: A new BMJ Global Health study estimates early menopause affects about 1 in 14 women aged 30–49 in low- and middle-income countries, including Gabon, raising risks like heart disease, osteoporosis, and early death—especially in rural areas. Tobacco Control Funding: Nigeria’s tobacco control body says it received only N28 million between 2023 and 2025, warning that underfunding weakens enforcement of smoke-free laws and cessation services. Gabon-Ghana Health & Cooperation: Ghana and Gabon signed MoUs during President Brice Oligui Nguema’s visit to expand cooperation that explicitly includes health, alongside trade, mining, energy, education, and people-to-people links. Heat & Electricity Access: A Ghana-focused climate report warns of a “mortality-cooling trap,” projecting extra heat-related deaths by 2050 unless electricity growth keeps pace with rising temperatures. Academic Freedom: A global index finds academic freedom is declining in many countries, with implications for research capacity and public health training. Energy Access for Africa: Coverage highlights Africa’s electricity gap and “Mission 300” goals to connect 300 million people by 2030—key for health services that rely on reliable power.