Maternal Health Gap: A new global look at childbirth safety shows big differences between countries, with places like Belarus reporting very low maternal deaths (under 2 per 100,000 live births) linked to consistent prenatal screening and strong hospital delivery networks. WHO Opportunities: The WHO Global Internship Programme is open to citizens of all 194 member states, including 54 African countries, with placements across Switzerland and offices worldwide; applicants are urged to check the internship page for listings and deadlines. Cancer Care in Seychelles: Seychelles’ Health Minister says essential cancer medicines are kept in minimum six-month stock and specialised treatments (including immunotherapy) continue based on patients’ clinical needs, after concerns about possible shortages. SADC Research Focus: A SADC-backed study urges universities and research bodies to realign incentives and funding toward research that tackles regional needs like public health crises, climate and food insecurity. Security for Health Tech: Independent testing highlights how ransomware and supply-chain attacks are disrupting healthcare and other sectors, underlining the need for stronger endpoint security. Travel Access for Seychelles: India’s 2026 e-Visa list includes Seychelles, and Ukraine’s e-Visa includes Seychelles among only three African countries.