Waste & Public Health: A project implemented in Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone and Nigeria is working with the UN Environment Programme to improve waste management while protecting the health and rights of informal waste pickers, including plans to better integrate them into the waste value chain. Maternal Health Urgency: UNFPA is calling for urgent presidential action in Ghana after maternal deaths were described as reaching crisis levels, with deaths occurring about every three hours. Polio Progress: WHO reports Uganda has interrupted transmission of a variant poliovirus detected in 2024, officially closing the outbreak—one of several African countries closing polio Type 2 outbreaks this year, including Guinea-Bissau. Local Health-Linked Economy: Guinea-Bissau’s Prime Minister urged stronger local cashew processing to raise household incomes, noting the sector’s role in supporting education, healthcare and jobs. Health & Safety in the Supply Chain: Brazil’s labor authorities reported rescuing 479 people from labor exploitation, including victims from Guinea-Bissau, highlighting ongoing risks tied to seasonal farming and construction. Health-Related Mobility: The US Diversity Visa 2026 data shows Guinea-Bissau among African countries with relatively low Green Card selectees (10), a reminder that migration pathways still hinge on health and entry requirements.