Health Access & Travel Safety: UK health chiefs report a decade-high rise in giardiasis (a diarrhoea-causing parasite), with 6,069 cases in the UK last year; the warning comes as some people report getting sick while on holiday in Cape Verde, and officials urge travellers to avoid swallowing untreated water and to stop swimming until at least two weeks after diarrhoea stops. Health Workforce: African health ministers endorsed the Africa Health Workforce Agenda 2026–2035, aiming to train, employ and retain 3 million more health workers by 2035 to close major gaps in staffing and retention. Training & Regional Health Capacity: Cabo Verde’s foreign minister says the country wants to strengthen cooperation with Angola, prioritising training for officers and specialists in military aeronautics, including medical training already delivered by Angola. Care Continuity for Travellers: Around 130 passengers say they were stranded after an easyJet flight cancellation from Cape Verde to Porto, with some reportedly short on essential medicines and no confirmed return date. Public Health Infrastructure: São Tomé and Príncipe highlights progress on SDG 6 water, sanitation and hygiene, including improved household hygiene coverage and safer water access. Community Health Services: Orihuela Costa residents (including many British and Spanish) complain of limited services such as schools and health centres, pushing for independence to control local spending. Global Health Research: A new global overview underscores osteoarthritis’s growing burden among adults 55+, with knee OA leading and disability rising alongside ageing populations.