Mozambique Health & Care: Chinese “Smile Journey” teams working with Maputo Central Hospital have completed 21 free reconstructive surgeries for Mozambican children with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities, with screenings continuing. Water Security & El Niño: Mozambique’s water authorities say they’re accelerating plans to protect potable supply ahead of possible El Niño dry spells, including reviewing the Water Act and raising Hawane Dam capacity. Maternal & Child Health Context: A new Lancet estimate puts sickle cell disease at 8.8 million children and adolescents living with the condition across sub-Saharan Africa, with Mozambique listed among major contributors—highlighting the need for stronger care pathways. Refugee Camp Safety: Police in Dowa have arrested a Congolese man suspected of killing his wife at Dzaleka Refugee Camp after a dispute over whether she was pregnant; a post-mortem found she was not pregnant. Regional Health Risks from Xenophobia: Anti-migrant violence in South Africa is driving mass displacement and repatriations across the region, raising concerns for vulnerable families’ safety and access to basic services, including health care. Food & Nutrition Pressure: WHO-linked reporting warns unsafe food systems are still harming children most, with preventable foodborne illness deaths continuing across Africa. Policy & Access to Medicines: South Africa’s ATM is pushing Parliament to investigate alleged cross-border medicine smuggling from public facilities, raising healthcare security concerns. Agriculture for Health: The Dutch government pledged €12.5 million to support Mozambique’s seed development program (2026–2031), aiming to boost climate-resilient seeds and food security.