Antimicrobial Resistance Watch: A new JAMA Network Open study on UTIs across Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Madagascar, Morocco and Senegal reports high and rising antimicrobial resistance in common UTI bacteria, with amoxicillin resistance in E. coli topping 85% in sites—raising alarms for treatment and monitoring across the region. Public Health & Safety Support: In Antananarivo, an Orthodox service at St. Michael the Archangel included a handover of medicines and first-aid supplies to the parish by Africa Corps representatives, linking faith events with basic health support. Health System Budgeting Skills: SADC officials are set to train in Johannesburg (15–17 July) on cost-benefit analysis to help governments prioritize high-impact spending in areas like vaccination and early childhood education—relevant for health planning under tight budgets. Waste Management & Healthier Cities: President Mnangagwa appointed Dr Dilesh Nguwaya as Special Advisor on Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability, aiming to accelerate cleaner cities as urban waste pressures grow. Drug Trafficking Risk to Communities: NDLEA reports the arrest of a South African woman allegedly smuggling 5.75kg of heroin into Nigeria using her three-year-old son as cover, underscoring ongoing threats to public safety and health.