Diabetes & Hypertension Awareness: Merck Foundation, with Africa’s First Ladies, announced winners of its 2025 Fashion, Song and Film Awards, using themes “More Than a Mother” and “Diabetes & Hypertension” to push prevention and early detection across African countries. Mental Health in Pregnancy: A new study reports rising mental health conditions among pregnant adolescents in Kenya and Mozambique, linking higher risk to poverty, stigma, isolation and weak support systems. Water & Health Security: Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania signed a landmark agreement to strengthen coordinated governance of the shared Ruvuma/Rovuma River Basin—key for water supply, agriculture and livelihoods that underpin community health. Border Trade, Access & Wellbeing: SADC moved to simplify border procedures under its Simplified Trade Regime, aiming to cut costs and barriers for small-scale traders—important for access to food and health supplies. Mozambique LNG Abuse Claims: A UN report obtained by Forbidden Stories alleges sexual extortion and abuse involving Mozambican military forces and TotalEnergies-linked workers in Cabo Delgado, raising serious GBV and health concerns. Road Safety: Two deadly crashes in Maputo and Manica left at least eight dead and 32 injured, with excessive speed and poor warning around a broken-down truck cited. Flood Recovery Priority: Mozambique’s President Chapo urged Gaza’s new governor to fast-track reconstruction of flood-affected areas and plan for future El Niño impacts. Health Infrastructure Investment: Mozambique will build two health facilities in Niassa (Ngaúma and Mecanhelas), funded by BADEA, to expand emergency, maternal/child care and diagnostics. Women’s Health & Care Burden: Commentary highlights how unpaid women’s labour and limited public services keep clinics, childcare and food support running—fueling health and wellbeing strain. Healthy Diet Affordability: FAO data shows healthy diets are becoming more expensive in the region, with Malawi pricing out many households—an issue that also affects Mozambique’s nutrition outlook.