Surgery Upgrade in Burkina Faso: Doctors at Tengandogo University Hospital Center in Ouagadougou, with support from a Chinese medical team, carried out the country’s first bronchial sleeve lobectomy—removing a tumor while preserving lung function instead of doing a full lung removal. Immunisation Funding Watch: WHO and UNICEF warn that funding gaps could reverse routine immunisation gains in lower-income countries, even as 2025 saw record vaccination coverage for children. Health Data Capacity: Burkina Faso is among seven African countries learning from Rwanda’s national health intelligence system, aiming to strengthen local ownership of health data for better policy decisions. AI Governance for Health Tech: Six Francophone West African countries, including Burkina Faso, adopted shared AI governance guidelines to push safer, more inclusive digital systems and stronger data protection. Public Health Risk from Heat: A new global analysis links rising nighttime temperatures to major sleep loss, with West African cities including Burkina Faso flagged for significant disruption—raising concerns for long-term health. Travel Safety Signal: The U.S. updated its “Do Not Travel” list, keeping Burkina Faso under Level 4 due to severe security and health risks. Road Safety in the Region: A Mali crash involving Burkinabe refugees left at least 6 dead and 84 injured, underscoring urgent emergency care needs for displaced communities.