Maritime Safety & Health: Russian cruise missiles hit the Turkish-owned bulk carrier “Golden Leo” near Odesa, a vessel flying the Guinea-Bissau flag, killing at least five crew members (six confirmed in later updates) and leaving others missing; eight were evacuated to hospital in Odesa after the fire caused by the strike, with search and technical assessments ongoing. Public Health & Prevention: A renewed focus on hepatitis B vaccination is highlighted in global debate, with experts stressing that infant vaccination at birth prevents lifelong liver damage and death—an issue that matters for Guinea-Bissau’s routine immunization planning. Women’s Health: Coverage on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) points to major health harms and calls it a public health and rights issue, noting millions of girls remain at risk globally, including in West Africa. Regional Cooperation: Guinea-Bissau’s participation is reaffirmed for the Russia-Africa Summit, where public health is listed among cooperation areas alongside agriculture and food security. Community Resilience: A UN Volunteer program in Guinea-Bissau supports rule of law and security through training and solar power for remote border posts, plus youth drug-prevention and civic awareness activities. Mental Health & Inclusion: A disability inclusion column argues mental health must be treated as central to inclusion, tackling stigma and improving access to support in communities and schools. Health Workforce Opportunity: WHO’s Global Internship Programme is open to citizens of all member states, including African countries, offering placements across HQ and country offices. Governance & Health Security: Reuters reports Guinea-Bissau’s opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira was returned to prison after a military court decision, with family raising concerns about his health and safety.