Traditional Medicine Push: WHO marked African Traditional Medicine Day (Aug 31) urging governments to invest in research, regulation and innovation so traditional care can safely support universal health coverage. Nutrition + Biodiversity: A Malawi-led workshop highlights how planting indigenous, food-bearing trees can help fight malnutrition while restoring ecosystems, instead of relying only on fast-growing timber species. TB Screening in HIV Care: A Tanzania–Mozambique trial (EXULTANT) tested easier samples (urine and stool) alongside mucus for TB screening in people with HIV; broader testing didn’t speed treatment starts, but urine was easier to collect and detected many confirmed cases. Health System Access: Mozambique’s regulatory progress was noted as achieving WHO ML3 for a well-functioning medicines regulatory system, supporting safer access to medicines and vaccines. Public Health + Safety: Limpopo authorities seized counterfeit and illicit goods worth about R351.9m, including illicit medicines and cosmetics—an important reminder to buy from trusted sources. Diabetes Outlook: New EASD-linked estimates project type 1 diabetes cases to rise globally by 29% by 2049, with the biggest relative increases expected in low-income settings. Food Security Risks: Climate forecasts warn of below-normal rainfall patterns across parts of Southern Africa, raising concerns for crops, water and disease risk. Migration + Health Equity: Commentary on undocumented migration stresses that border control must still protect human dignity—relevant for access to healthcare and safer living conditions.