Medical Access in Comoros: Six former prime ministers have urged President Azali Assoumani to let jailed ex-president Ahmed Abdallah Sambi travel abroad for medical care, saying his health is deteriorating; the public prosecutor says recent tests found no life-threatening condition, while Sambi’s doctor calls that claim false and says investigations continue. Mental Health in the Region: Comoros is set to participate in a WHO-led East and Southern Africa mental health learning workshop in Johannesburg, where countries will share progress and prepare a rapid mental health landscape analysis ahead of a global summit in Kigali. Disease Watch (Chikungunya): New research warns chikungunya could expand into cooler regions as climate change alters where Aedes mosquitoes can thrive, raising the risk for places not currently seeing local transmission. Health & Cross-Border Care (Regional): Tanzania’s medical tourism is growing after a July 2025 Comoros visit, with Tanzanian specialists supporting outreach on Anjouan and thousands of patients treated or referred for specialised care. Health in Emergencies (Maritime Incidents): Reports of drone attacks on vessels flying the flags of Comoros and others mention minor injuries treated onboard/at medical facilities, underscoring the need for rapid medical response during crises.