Medical Access in Politics: Guinea-Bissau’s military government has released opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira from prison to travel to Portugal for medical treatment, after a court and medical assessment said his condition couldn’t be properly treated in Guinea-Bissau; Portugal confirmed his arrival in Lisbon, while ECOWAS urged the unconditional release of detained political figures. Water & Health Equity: A new global snapshot shows Guinea-Bissau at about 24% access to safely managed drinking water, underscoring ongoing gaps in safe, on-premises, contamination-free water—key for preventing waterborne illness. Maritime Safety & Public Health Risk: Reports from the Black Sea highlight rising dangers to civilian shipping, including attacks involving Guinea-Bissau-flagged vessels near Odesa; alongside navigation disruption, these incidents raise concerns for crew injuries and potential environmental contamination that can affect coastal health.