Ebola-linked diplomacy: India and the African Union postponed IAFS-IV in New Delhi after a public health situation tied to the Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak in DRC and Uganda raised concerns about participant safety and attendance. HIV medicines supply: India remains a major medicines supplier to Africa, with Indian generics described as key to care across countries including South Africa. Diabetes prevention: New guidance highlights that small, realistic diet swaps can help stop prediabetes progressing to Type 2 diabetes—an urgent message for South Africa’s rising diabetes and obesity burden. Mental health and violence: A Stellenbosch University study links schizophrenia relapses to barriers like crime and gang violence that keep patients away from clinics. GBV and “The Polygamist”: An opinion piece uses the Netflix drama to reflect on how emotional, psychological and financial abuse can be as deadly as physical violence. Anti-migrant fallout and care access: Reports from Durban’s Sherwood describe displaced Malawians facing humanitarian strain, including being turned away from medical facilities. Local innovation: A UCT-linked piece spotlights a township start-up repairing wheelchairs and training people with disabilities to service devices at scale. Policy and system strain: A BMJ Global Health study warns that improving one part of healthcare can backfire if the wider system can’t absorb increased demand.