Traditional Medicine Research: WHO is urging more research into traditional, complementary and integrative medicine, after noting that less than 1% of global health research funding goes to proving what’s safe and effective—especially as noncommunicable diseases rise. Health Financing: The UN Economic Commission for Africa convened a high-level advisory group on health financing, focusing on how African governments can mobilise more domestic funding as aid shrinks and debt tightens budgets. Seychelles Tourism & Health Link: Seychelles is again pushing its tourism offering in France at IFTM Top Resa, aiming to strengthen partner ties and visibility in Europe—important for local jobs and health services that depend on visitor demand. Seychelles & the Gulf: At ATM 2026, Seychelles Tourism Board is placing the GCC at the centre of a high-value, sustainable tourism strategy, anchored by planned engagement with Emirates and Gulf connectivity. Data Privacy & Health Workers: A US court ordered Radaris and related domains transferred in a privacy fight over people-search listings, a reminder that personal data protections matter for everyone, including health professionals. Energy Reliability: A new look at Africa’s electricity challenge highlights that “connected” doesn’t mean reliable—an issue that affects healthcare facilities and patient care when power is unstable. Sports & Public Health: CAF changed PTL Bazar Brothers’ interclub tie after Seychelles’ club was barred from travelling to DR Congo by the Ministry of Health, shifting the match format to a single decisive game.