Addiction care partnership: Seychelles’ President Patrick Herminie visited Reunion Island’s North Addiction Unit at the University Hospital to discuss addiction prevention and treatment, with talks on patient monitoring, links between medical and social/community support, and coordination for tailored care. Maternal health gap: A global look at childbirth safety highlights how some countries achieve near-zero maternal risk while others still face high deaths, pointing to the role of prenatal screening and hospital delivery networks. Cancer medicines secured: Seychelles’ Health Minister Dr Marvin Fanny says the Ministry maintains at least six months of essential cancer medicine stocks and continues specialised treatments like immunotherapy based on clinical needs. WHO internships open to Seychelles: WHO’s Global Internship Programme is open to citizens of all 194 member states, including Seychelles, with placements across Switzerland and offices worldwide. Visa access for Seychelles travellers: India’s 2026 e-Visa list includes Seychelles, and Ukraine’s e-Visa list includes Seychelles alongside only two other African countries. Public health research focus: A SADC study urges universities to align research with regional needs, including public health crises, by improving coordination across research councils.