Early Menopause: A BMJ Global Health study estimates early menopause affects about 1 in 14 women aged 30–49 in low- and middle-income countries, with higher rates in rural areas; risks include heart disease, osteoporosis, metabolic problems, depression, and early death—highlighting pressure on health systems in places like sub-Saharan Africa including Gabon. Gabon-Ghana Health Cooperation: During Gabon President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s three-day visit to Ghana, leaders signed MoUs and pledged deeper cooperation that explicitly includes health alongside trade, mining, energy, education, and climate action. Tobacco Control Funding Gap: Nigeria’s Tobacco Control Alliance says it received only N28 million for 2023–2025, warning this undermines enforcement of smoke-free laws, cessation services, and tobacco-related disease control. Supplements Watch: New “Sugar Reset” supplement coverage lists ingredients and safety disclaimers, but reminds readers it’s not meant to treat or prevent disease—use caution and consult a healthcare professional. Heat and Electricity Risk (Ghana): A climate report warns Ghana could face rising heat deaths by 2050 due to insufficient electricity growth for cooling. Healthcare Access Concern (Gabon): A solo-travel risk index ranks Gabon among the riskiest for 2026, citing low healthcare access (beds per 1,000 people) as a key driver.