Health Co-operation: Mauritania signed a health cooperation agreement with Algeria covering public health prevention, hospital management, border health surveillance, and staff exchanges, with a joint technical committee to track results. Water & Public Health: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development agreed to finance drinking-water supply for Kiffa and nearby towns via a modern network drawing from the Senegal River—aimed at improving access and reducing water-related hardship. Higher Education for Health Workforce: IsDB approved an interest-free loan to build and equip new higher education institutions in agriculture (Kaédi) and veterinary medicine (Néma), supporting long-term capacity in health-adjacent fields. Family Planning Gains: The Ouagadougou Partnership urged stronger national leadership and sustainable financing to protect family planning progress in Francophone West Africa, citing major reductions in unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions since 2011. EU Humanitarian Support (incl. health): The EU announced nearly €710m for displaced people and crises, including migration-related funding with support for host communities in Eastern Mauritania and health-related allocations such as primary healthcare in Ethiopia and emergency aid elsewhere. Diphtheria Alert: Morocco reported diphtheria resurgence linked to vaccination gaps and disrupted services; the article notes similar risks affecting countries including Mauritania. Health Security at Borders: Interpol’s West Africa border operation reported arrests and seizures including counterfeit medicines, underscoring the role of border control in protecting public health. Regional Health Context: A global analysis links female infertility burden to infections like chlamydia, highlighting the importance of prevention and treatment.