Counterfeit Alert (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe’s consumer protection authorities warn of fake Nivea lotion and Huletts sugar after seizures showed familiar brands are slipping into informal markets, raising concerns about unsafe ingredients, expiry dates, and poor storage. Regional Health Capacity (Mozambique): Maputo Municipal Council says it’s launching recruitment drives to hire doctors, nurses, lab and pharmacy staff to cut delays and improve primary health care. Chronic Disease Training (Eastern & Southern Africa): A World Bank-backed programme in Dar es Salaam trained 37 health professionals from nine countries to strengthen frontline surveillance by integrating non-communicable disease monitoring into field epidemiology. Cross-Border Care Gaps (Mozambique–Malawi): A report highlights how Mozambicans seeking TB care in Malawi face problems with treatment continuity and data sharing across borders. Women’s Health in Conflict (Africa): A joint IPSS–UNFPA report says up to 80% of health facilities in conflict-affected areas are non-operational, leaving pregnant women and survivors of sexual violence with fewer services. Drug Seizure (Maputo): Mozambique’s SERNIC seized 1.4 tons of fentanyl at Maputo International Airport, arresting a suspect linked to cargo handling. Health Diplomacy (Cabo Delgado): Tanzania and Mozambique discuss a medical outreach programme to bring specialised services to communities in Cabo Delgado.