Addiction care partnership: Seychelles President Patrick Herminie met Reunion Island’s University Hospital addiction teams to strengthen prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and family support, with a focus on better coordination across medical and community services. 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 expands specialised treatments like immunotherapy based on patients’ clinical needs, responding to concerns about shortages. Maternal health gap: A global look at childbirth safety highlights how some countries achieve very low maternal death rates while others still face high risks, underscoring the need for consistent prenatal care and strong maternity services. WHO internships open: WHO’s Global Internship Programme is open to citizens of all 194 member states, including African countries, offering placements across headquarters and country offices. Seychelles-linked wildlife trade warning: Reports from Singapore describe illegal tortoise sales on TikTok and Telegram, including Aldabra giant tortoises native to Seychelles, raising concerns about wildlife trafficking and public health risks from illegal animal handling.