Sickle Cell Care in Focus: Senegal has launched Drepaf, West Africa’s first locally made generic hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease, aiming to cut costs and reduce reliance on imported medicines, with supply requests reported from Cameroon, Gabon and the DRC. Regional Health Access: The project (about $7.1m) targets multiple African markets as production expands, promising fewer painful crises, hospitalisations and transfusion needs for patients. TB Vaccine Update: A phase 3 trial in sub-Saharan Africa found the new TB vaccine candidate VPM1002 did not beat the standard BCG in preventing TB infection in newborns, underscoring the need for better, scalable vaccines. Gabon Public Services: In Ogooué-Ivindo, Makokou has seen improved access to social protection with a new CNSS agency and modernised La Poste services, bringing key procedures closer to residents. Health Tech on the Horizon: The Global Health Catalyst Summit (Harvard/MIT) will unveil an AI-enabled “cancer center in the cloud” model to expand collaborative cancer care, education and research across borders. Fisheries Transparency (Health Adjacent): A Mombasa Declaration on fisheries transparency was adopted by many countries including Gabon, pushing low-cost reforms to curb illegal fishing that can affect food security and nutrition.