Nuclear & Safety Reform: Togo’s lawmakers have unanimously approved four bills on first reading to let the country join key international conventions on nuclear safety and radiological risk management, aiming to strengthen oversight for peaceful nuclear use. Universal Health Coverage Push: Togo’s National Social Security Fund (CNSS) is rolling out Universal Health Insurance (AMU) cards nationwide for retired workers and dependents, with registration requirements and benefits set to start January 1, 2026. Border Health Readiness: Ghana’s deputy health minister flagged gaps at Ebola-risk border posts, including inadequate protective gear, staffing, and degraded facilities—an urgent reminder for the region’s outbreak preparedness. Lab Skills for Infectious Diseases: NMIMR (Ghana) and JICA are training eight healthcare professionals from six African countries, including Togo, in modern lab technology to improve diagnosis and surveillance. Cancer Capacity Building: Merck Foundation is expanding cancer care training across Africa, supporting scholarships and oncology capacity with World Cancer Day 2026 activities. Medicines Regulation in ECOWAS: The WA Medicines Regulatory Harmonisation initiative met in Lomé to approve a 2026–2030 sustainability plan to improve access to quality-assured medicines across ECOWAS. Clean Cooking & Health: A new study warns that Africa’s heavy reliance on charcoal and fuelwood is driving forest loss and health risks, including in Togo. Trade & Compliance at the Border: A women-led workshop in Aflao trained traders on safe practices and tax compliance across the Ghana–Togo frontier, warning that using unapproved routes can lead to heavy fines.