Hajj Health Rules: For the 2026 Hajj period (expected 25–29 May 2026), travellers are reminded that valid vaccination proof is required to get Hajj permission, with meningococcal ACYW and yellow fever needing at least 10 days before arrival, and polio required at least 4 weeks before arrival (and no more than 12 months prior). Transit Safety Alert: Those transiting via Dubai or Abu Dhabi are urged to check flight status after earlier disruptions linked to missile and drone attacks targeting the UAE in early May 2026, which caused temporary airport and schedule impacts. Water & Inequality: A new UN University report flags that 61% of developing countries face overlapping water insecurity, poverty, and gender inequality, with Guinea-Bissau listed among a “lose-lose-lose” group where poor water safety, low wealth, and wide gender gaps coincide. Malaria & Development: Ongoing coverage reiterates malaria as a poverty trap—draining workdays, school attendance, and health system capacity—highlighting the need for prevention and early treatment. Care in Climate Plans: Another piece argues care services are still missing from climate adaptation planning, even as extreme weather threatens health access, especially for children and older people.