Women’s Health: A BMJ Global Health study estimates that 1 in 14 women aged 30–49 in low- and middle-income countries experience early menopause (before 45), with rural women hit harder; researchers warn it can raise risks of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, metabolic disorders, cognitive decline and depression, and note education and delayed childbearing may lower risk. Women’s Empowerment & Care Access: Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, was named among “100 Most Impactful Voices 2026” by ABCD Africa, highlighting work on women’s empowerment, girls’ education and improving access to quality healthcare across Africa. Public Health & Outbreak Response: Russia says it is supporting Ebola containment in the DRC and Uganda, including sending specialists to boost epidemiological investigations and using Russian-developed diagnostic tests. Health Systems & Funding: A World Bank report on the Central African Republic calls for public finance reforms and more domestic resource mobilization, warning that low revenue and high wage costs limit investment in health and other human development sectors. Open Science (Mental Health Research): MAPS released an open-access Ibogaine Investigator’s Brochure, compiling preclinical safety, dosing and observational data to support researchers and policymakers.