Women, Peace and Security: The UN Security Council marked 25 years since UNSCR 1325, stressing women’s participation, protection from gender-based violence, conflict prevention, and access to relief and recovery including healthcare—an approach that matters for health systems in conflict-affected settings. Djibouti Medical Outreach: China’s PLA Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark made a technical stop at Djibouti’s support base before a long humanitarian mission, offering free medical services across multiple African and South Asian countries. Red Sea Safety and Health Risks: Saudi Arabia announced a 14-member Multinational Maritime Defence Coalition including Djibouti and Somalia to counter Houthi pressure around Bab el-Mandeb and the Gulf of Aden—good for trade, but continued attacks raise risks for crew injuries, trauma care needs, and supply disruptions. Somalia Housing and Social Services: Somalia’s public works minister met investors from Turkey, Djibouti and Sudan to expand affordable housing and also assess demand for hospitals and schools. Income and Well-Being: A 2026 “price of happiness” analysis ranked Djibouti fourth in Africa, highlighting how cost of living shapes health and wellness beyond income alone.