Comoros Health & Rights: Six former Comorian prime ministers urged President Azali Assoumani to let jailed ex-president Ahmed Abdallah Sambi travel abroad for medical care, saying his health is “deteriorating worryingly.” They asked for clemency with court guarantees of return. Sambi, 67, has been under house arrest for eight years and was sentenced to life in 2022 for high treason tied to a passport-selling scheme; the public prosecutor says recent tests are not life-threatening, while Sambi’s doctor disputes that and says more investigations are ongoing. Mental Health (Regional): WHO is convening an East and Southern Africa mental health learning workshop in Johannesburg, with Comoros among participating countries, to share best practices and prepare a rapid mental health landscape analysis ahead of a Kigali summit. Maritime Safety & Health Risks: Russian drone attacks in the Black Sea targeted foreign merchant ships, including vessels flying the flags of Comoros and Vanuatu; fires were reported and crews extinguished them, with minor injuries treated onboard/at medical facilities. Public Health Context: A 2026 Data Commons report ranks Uganda as Africa’s top alcohol consumer (11.30 litres per person annually), highlighting health and social risks tied to harmful drinking patterns.