Search & Rescue: Mauritanian authorities, with the coast guard and maritime rescue units, intensified searches for 122 missing irregular migrants after a boat nearly sank off the coast; 37 survivors were rescued and one body recovered, while more than 100 remain missing as sea and air operations continue. Survivors say the boat carried about 160 people, departed for Spain’s Canary Islands, suffered mechanical failure, drifted for days, and left passengers facing hunger, thirst, and extreme exhaustion; those rescued were taken to Nouadhibou for first aid and treatment for dehydration and severe exhaustion. Healthcare Investment: In Nouakchott, the OIC Secretary-General highlighted partnerships to strengthen healthcare systems across member states, pointing to regional value chains for local production of medicines, vaccines, medical devices, and digital health technologies; the forum is backed by Mauritania’s Ministry of Health and partners including the Islamic Development Bank. Regional Health Cooperation: Somalia’s health minister attended a regional health investment forum in Nouakchott, discussing ways to boost healthcare financing, expand pharmaceutical manufacturing, and improve access through regional and international cooperation. Public Health & Mobility: The U.S. announced temporary flight restrictions for Americans who were in the DRC within the past 21 days due to Ebola risk, urging affected travellers to stay outside the country for at least 21 days before flying home. Nutrition & Disease Risk (Region): A Senegal-based experiment is testing whether adding fish like tilapia to rice farms can improve food security and help reduce disease risk for farmers.