Mobility & Health Access: Nigeria’s Moove hit a $2.1bn valuation after a $250m Series C, aiming to expand autonomous vehicle fleet operations—an indirect boost for safer, more reliable transport that can improve access to clinics and hospitals. Universal Health Care Finance: Japan approved a $187.92m (P11.54bn) loan to support the Philippines’ universal health care reforms, including sustainable financing, better service delivery, and stronger accountability—useful for African health planners watching UHC funding models. Gabon in Regional Diplomacy: Gabon’s Landry Mboumba was welcomed as ambassador to the Philippines, with healthcare and skills development listed among cooperation areas; separately, Gabon and The Gambia signed five agreements to deepen trade, investment, diplomacy, and agriculture. Women’s Health Risk: A BMJ Global Health study estimates early menopause affects 1 in 14 women aged 30–49 in low- and middle-income countries, with higher risks for cardiovascular disease and other long-term harms—highlighting the need for earlier screening and care. Tobacco Control Funding: Nigeria’s tobacco control alliance says it received only N28m for 2023–2025, warning that underfunding threatens enforcement, cessation services, and research.