Vaccine & accountability: New records reported by The Guardian say Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s Samoa visit in 2019—before a measles outbreak—was tied to a “mission” involving vaccination records, adding pressure to his claims that the trip had “nothing to do with vaccines.” Electricity for health: Mission 300 says it has connected over 50 million people to electricity across Africa, linking power access to practical health gains like vaccine refrigeration and better clinic services. Governance & health security: A West Africa warning flags a slide toward coup cycles driven by insecurity, poverty, and weak democratic delivery—conditions that can quickly undermine public health systems. Science leadership scrutiny: US lawmaker Zoe Lofgren urges a public Senate hearing on Jim O’Neill’s NSF nomination, citing concerns about his CDC-era grant decisions and scientific leadership fit. Ocean health: Kenya’s Our Ocean Conference ended with commitments on banning deep-sea mining, protecting climate-resilient coral reefs, and tackling illegal fishing—urging follow-through. Regional health-adjacent wellness: International Day of Yoga events highlighted “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” with sessions held by Indian missions worldwide.