Safe Water Access: A new global map highlights where safely managed drinking water is still out of reach, showing that more than 2 billion people lack safe water at home and that access stays far below 20% in several low-income countries. Electricity for Health: World Bank Group’s Mission 300 milestone reports that over 50 million people have gained electricity access, with the push tied directly to real-life benefits like refrigeration for vaccines, functioning clinics, and safer study and work after dark. Electrification Gap: The same Mission 300 reporting flags major disparities: eight countries have yet to record a single new electricity connection under the programme despite approved or ongoing projects. Regional Health-Relevant Infrastructure: Guinea’s planning leadership says development finance partnerships are being sought to industrialize and expand infrastructure—framing local transformation of resources as a route to broader economic gains that can support services like health over time. Health Policy Watch: EU sanctions guidance continues to expand, reminding health and other businesses operating in the region that compliance and due diligence are becoming more central as restrictions widen.