Health Diplomacy: Mauritania’s Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug joined a Cairo conference on strengthening the humanitarian response in Gaza, calling for urgent action and announcing a $300,000 Mauritanian contribution to support UNRWA and relief efforts. Cross-Border Health Cooperation: Mauritania’s Health Minister Naha Hamdi Meknas signed with Algeria an agreement covering public health and prevention, hospital management, border health surveillance, and expert exchanges, with a joint technical committee to track progress. Clean Energy for Health Access: France and Mauritania signed a concessional loan in Nouakchott to fund 10 solar power stations with storage, aiming to cut rural-urban service gaps and support broader development that includes health. Higher Education & Health Workforce: The Islamic Development Bank approved an interest-free loan to build and equip a Higher School of Agriculture in Kaédi and a Higher School of Veterinary Medicine in Nema—key for food and animal health systems. Water Security: An Abu Dhabi Fund deal will finance drinking-water supply for Kiffa and nearby towns from the Senegal River, targeting reduced water stress and improved public health. Family Planning Gains: The Ouagadougou Partnership urged stronger national leadership and sustainable financing to protect family planning progress in Francophone West Africa, warning gains remain fragile amid funding uncertainty. Migration & Public Health Risks: Mauritania’s coast guard rescued 260 irregular migrants off Nouakchott, including women and children, after a week-long voyage from Banjul.