Addiction care partnership: Seychelles President Patrick Herminie visited Reunion Island’s University Hospital North Addiction Unit to discuss addiction prevention and treatment, focusing on prevention, care, rehabilitation, family support, and coordination across medical and community partners. Cancer medicines secured: Seychelles Health Minister Dr Marvin Fanny told the National Assembly that the Ministry maintains at least six months of essential cancer medicine stocks and continues specialised treatments like immunotherapy based on patients’ clinical needs, after concerns about shortages. Safer childbirth gap: A global look at maternal health highlights how big differences remain between countries with very low childbirth risk and those where mothers still die at high rates, with Belarus among the safest. WHO internships open: WHO launched its Global Internship Programme for citizens of all 194 member states, including eligible African countries, offering placements across Switzerland and offices worldwide. SADC public spending training: Over 140 SADC officials meet in Johannesburg for training on cost-benefit analysis to help governments prioritise high-impact policies despite tight budgets, including in health. Indian Ocean warming warning: Scientists warn a faster-warming Indian Ocean is driving marine heat waves and could reshape ecosystems and livelihoods across the region. Visa access for Seychelles: India’s 2026 e-Visa list includes Seychelles for online applications, and Ukraine’s e-Visa list includes Seychelles alongside only two other African countries.