Mozambique Health Access: Chinese “Smile Journey” specialists, working with Maputo Central Hospital, completed 21 free reconstructive surgeries for Mozambican children with cleft lip and palate, with additional secondary repairs improving lip and nose alignment. Public Health Burden: A Lancet review estimates 8.8 million children and adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa live with sickle cell disease in 2023, with Mozambique listed among major contributors to the regional caseload. Ebola Preparedness: Mozambique’s Health Minister says the country can process up to 300 emergency Ebola tests per day, strengthening readiness even as no Ebola cases are reported locally. HIV Prevention Innovation: A modelling study suggests targeted, twice-yearly lenacapavir PrEP for pregnant and breastfeeding women in high-incidence districts could cut mother-to-child HIV transmission at lower cost than universal rollout. Regional Health & Climate Risk: UN agencies are appealing for $200+ million to protect 8.8 million people across 22 high-risk countries from El Niño impacts, including Mozambique, where extreme weather could disrupt food and health services. Health System Support: Mozambique’s WHO-backed push urges countries to put chronic non-communicable diseases at the center of public policy and primary care. Border & Care Capacity: South Africa’s Home Affairs oversight recommends more funding for border management after inspections at Musina and Beitbridge, as repatriation processing continues amid heightened scrutiny of migrant systems.