Mental Health (Comoros): Comoros is among countries taking part in a WHO-led East and Southern Africa mental health inter-country learning workshop in Johannesburg (27–29 May), where participants will share country progress and prepare a rapid mental health landscape analysis ahead of the 7th Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit in Kigali. Medical Care & Rights (Comoros): Six former Comorian prime ministers urged President Azali Assoumani to allow jailed ex-president Ahmed Abdallah Sambi to seek medical treatment abroad, saying his health is deteriorating; prosecutors say tests are not life-threatening, while Sambi’s doctor disputes that. Agrifood Innovation (Comoros): The FAO-backed Global AgriInno Challenge 2026 is open for innovators tackling agrifood system problems in Small Island Developing States, with Comoros eligible for reserved finalist spots. Disease Watch: A new study warns chikungunya could expand into temperate regions by 2100 as climate change grows suitable conditions for Aedes mosquitoes, raising the risk of outbreaks beyond today’s tropical zones. Regional Health-Adjacent Safety: Reports from the Ukrainian maritime corridor say drones attacked foreign vessels flying flags including Comoros, causing minor injuries and fires that crews extinguished.