Mpox Alert (Guinea-Bissau): Guinea-Bissau has reported its first mpox outbreak, with UNICEF warning the surveillance system is fragile and cases may be spreading undetected—especially among children. As of Aug 17, there were 7 confirmed cases (all adults) and 46 suspected; about half of suspected patients are under 15, including 16 children aged 0–4, and no deaths have been reported. UNICEF says school reopening in September could raise transmission risk. Public Health Capacity (WAHO/ECOWAS): WAHO donated lab equipment worth €1.51m to Guinea-Bissau’s National Public Health Laboratory under the PROALAB project, aiming to strengthen diagnostics and epidemiological monitoring for faster detection of public health threats. Health System Gaps (WASH in facilities): A WHO/UNICEF report highlights poor sanitation in West African health facilities; in Guinea-Bissau, only 7% met basic sanitation standards in 2025, underscoring urgent needs for usable toilets and safe hygiene access for patients and staff. ECOWAS Community Health Policy Pilot: Guinea-Bissau is moving from planning to implementation of the ECOWAS Regional Community Health Policy, with Gabú and Oio selected as pilot regions after a national workshop in Bissau.