Menopause & women’s health: A new BMJ Global Health study estimates early menopause (before 45) affects about 1 in 14 women aged 30–49 in low- and middle-income countries, with higher rates in rural areas and links to higher risks like heart disease, osteoporosis, metabolic problems and early death—highlighting a growing strain on health systems, including in places like Gabon. Ghana–Gabon health diplomacy: Ghana and Gabon signed MoUs during Gabon President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s state visit to Ghana, aiming to deepen cooperation across sectors that include health, education, transport and climate action. Xenophobia warning: Ghana and Gabon jointly condemned xenophobia in an AU-aligned communique, calling for Africans to tackle discrimination that threatens continental unity and progress. 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, cessation services and research. Public health & safety policy: From Aug. 1, Gabonese visa processing for the U.S. shifts to Yaoundé, with the U.S. Embassy in Cameroon becoming the main regional hub for many visa categories. Supplements & claims: Multiple supplement promotions circulated this week, including Sugar Reset Drops and Gelatide, with companies making blood-sugar/weight-management claims—readers are urged to treat these as non-drug products and consult healthcare professionals.