Malnutrition Alert: Drought, weak harvests and conflict are pushing hunger to crisis levels in Niger’s Maradi region and Nigeria’s Katsina state, with displacement and violence straining already limited food and health resources. Refugee Pressure: Violence across Mali, Nigeria and Burkina Faso has driven about 360,000 refugees into Niger, worsening an already fragile humanitarian situation in the Lake Chad Basin. HIV Funding Worry: UNAIDS warns that cuts to HIV prevention and community services could trigger a resurgence, even as new infections and AIDS deaths remain low; millions still lack treatment, including many children. Health Under Heat: A global heat-risk project tested reflective white roof paint in Burkina Faso and other countries to reduce indoor heat stress—an approach aimed at protecting vulnerable communities during extreme temperatures. Burkina Faso Health System Link: Addís Ababa University’s new education prize highlights clinical training and research ties with Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, underscoring the value of hospital-linked learning for care and community services. Local Governance & Care: Burkina Faso’s information-control network (BIR-C) is described as coordinating digital propaganda and harassment, a reminder that health communication and trust can be affected by security and political dynamics.