CEMAC Economic Resilience: A new study urges BEAC to set up an emergency liquidity facility of CFA1.7–2.3 trillion to keep funding flowing for essential imports like food, fuel, and pharmaceuticals during geopolitical shocks—aiming to protect health-related supplies across Gabon and the wider region. Water & Health Access: The African Water Forum opened in Chad with Gabon’s President Brice Oligui Nguema stressing that universal safe drinking water is vital for health and dignity, as leaders warned that hundreds of millions still lack access. Gabon Health Sector Fraud Case: A Gabonese businessman, Andre Claude De Diguela, was jailed effectively 10 years in South Africa for fraudulent SARS VAT refund claims using forged medical invoices tied to alleged treatment of foreign nationals—raising concerns about healthcare paperwork abuse. Travel & Medical Tourism: India released a 2026 e-Visa list including Gabon, making it easier for eligible nationals to apply online for tourism, business, and medical travel. Public Health Risk: A study estimates early and premature menopause affects many women in low- and middle-income countries, increasing risks like cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis—highlighting a growing need for women’s health services.