Maritime Safety & Health Risk: U.S. CENTCOM confirmed strikes on the Guinea-Bissau-flagged tanker MT Jalveer in the Gulf of Oman, after reports of attempted transport of Iranian oil; the incident adds to a fast-moving series of attacks that raised concerns for seafarers’ safety and could disrupt access to essential supplies. Diplomatic Pressure: India’s Ministry of External Affairs summoned the U.S. Charge d’Affaires Jason Meeks again over attacks on commercial vessels with Indian crews, after three Indian seafarers were confirmed dead. Public Health Context: With tensions escalating around the Strait of Hormuz, officials in India said fuel, LPG, natural gas and fertiliser supplies remain stable while maritime security monitoring continues—an indirect but important factor for health systems and nutrition. Water & Health: A new global assessment on drinking-water safety highlights that unsafe water remains a major public health risk, with many African countries among the worst affected. Digital Health & Care Access: West African teams are competing in an ECOWAS cybersecurity hackathon in Accra, with ransomware and attacks cited as threats that can lock hospitals out of patient records. Labour & Wellbeing: Kuwait updated domestic worker recruitment rules, restricting hiring to 10 approved countries and banning many others including Guinea-Bissau, which may affect migrant workers’ health and access to safer employment. Humanitarian Support: Qatar Red Crescent Society reported reaching 247,344 beneficiaries across Qatar and 13 countries, including Guinea-Bissau, through its Eid Al Adha sacrifice campaign.