ECOWAS Health & Capacity: Nigeria’s Technical Aid Corps says it has deployed 10,000+ professionals to 40+ countries since 1987, including doctors and nurses serving two-year assignments in partner states like Guinea-Bissau. Regional Peacekeeping: Nigeria has also deployed 86 troops to Guinea-Bissau under the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission, with a focus on security sector reforms and political stability—an indirect but important factor for health service continuity. Malaria & Climate Risk: New research warns climate change is “moving” malaria risk across Africa: childhood malaria may rise in southern and East Africa by 2050, while some current hotspots could see reduced risk as conditions become too hot for mosquitoes. Health Systems & Community Trust: Sierra Leone’s Patrick Lansana has been elected Vice President of the ECOWAS Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Network, with Guinea-Bissau’s Da Silva Estevão as President—aimed at strengthening community trust for healthier, safer outcomes across West Africa. Environment for Health: Wetlands International launched Mangrove Capital Africa Phase IV, targeting mangrove restoration along Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, and Sierra Leone coastal corridors to support livelihoods and resilience.