Gabon–Ghana Health & Mobility: Gabon’s President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is in Ghana for a three-day state visit, with talks expected to expand cooperation across sectors including health and education, alongside trade, mining, energy and people-to-people links. Regional Visa Access: From August 1, 2026, Gabonese applicants will shift routine U.S. visa processing to Yaoundé (Cameroon) as the U.S. Embassy there becomes a regional hub, aiming to improve security and standardize screening. Early Menopause Alert: A new study in BMJ Global Health estimates early menopause affects about 1 in 14 women aged 30–49 in low- and middle-income countries, with higher risks in rural areas—raising concerns for cardiovascular, bone and mental health services. Tobacco Control Funding Gap: Nigeria’s tobacco control alliance says it received only N28 million between 2023 and 2025, warning that underfunding weakens enforcement of smoke-free laws and cessation support—an issue with lessons for regional public health policy. Gabon in the News: Gabon is also mentioned in a wider AU meeting in Addis Ababa focused on water security and safe sanitation, a key driver of health outcomes.