Health Sector Support: Guinea-Bissau’s Public Health Minister Quinhin Nantote said China is playing a “relevant” role in strengthening the country’s health system, citing support for health infrastructure, training, and essential equipment after a handover of 16 desktop computers to the Ministry of Public Health. Regional Health Systems: A new West African health systems strengthening program approved for Togo (with Guinea-Bissau among seven ECOWAS beneficiaries) targets better healthcare quality, emergency preparedness, and stronger regulation, including plans for a cross-border “One Health” lab and improved regional disease surveillance. Wellness & Prevention Culture: Indian diplomatic missions worldwide marked International Day of Yoga under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” promoting yoga as a practical approach to healthier, more active lives across generations—an angle that can resonate locally as Guinea-Bissau looks for low-cost wellness options. Health Risks Beyond Borders: The week also highlighted broader public health pressures linked to cross-border threats, including reports of large-scale methamphetamine production and trafficking networks, underscoring how drug supply chains can strain health and public safety systems.