Fraud & Health Sector Accountability: A Gabonese national, Andre Claude De Diguela (54), was jailed for an effective 10 years after defrauding South Africa’s SARS of about R67 million via forged medical invoices used to claim fraudulent VAT refunds, with 15 years imposed for fraud (five suspended) and 10 years for money laundering (sentences run concurrently). Women’s Health: A BMJ Global Health pooled analysis estimates early or premature menopause affects 1 in 14 women aged 30–49 in low- and middle-income countries, with higher rates in rural areas and links to greater risks like cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, metabolic disorders, cognitive decline, depression, and early death. 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. Food Security & Access to Care: WTO data warns that Persian Gulf conflict disruptions have hit global fertilizer trade, raising fears of lower farm yields and higher food prices—an indirect pressure on nutrition and health systems. Mental Health & Policy (Psychedelics): The Royal Ontario Museum is hosting a carefully framed exhibition on psychedelics, stressing legality and harm prevention while exploring science and culture. Health & Governance (Immigration): Canada extended its Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot to August 2027, supporting French-speaking students who may settle outside Quebec—relevant to long-term access to healthcare and services.