Perinatal Mental Health: Kenya’s The Star flags perinatal depression warning signs—persistent sadness, anxiety, fatigue, and sleep or appetite changes during pregnancy or after birth—urging care when “baby blues” last beyond two weeks or disrupt daily life. Specialist Eye Care: A new Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital Kisumu opens to bring optical, general and surgical eye services closer to patients in Nyanza and Western Kenya, reducing long travel for treatment. Epilepsy Treatment Upgrade: JOOTRH in Kisumu marks a neurosurgery milestone with vagus nerve stimulation for drug-resistant epilepsy, following a five-day specialist camp. Diabetes & Obesity Drugs: Novo Nordisk introduces Ozempic and Wegovy in Kenya as diabetes and obesity rise, stressing prescriptions should follow proper medical assessment. Maternal Health Push: Tanzania’s Amsons Group breaks ground on a Chebunyo mother-and-baby hospital in Bomet under a $35m grant, targeting major gaps in maternity and emergency obstetric care. Emergency Preparedness: KDF and WHO run drills to strengthen emergency medical readiness ahead of the Oct–Dec rains. Oral Health Safety: Kenya Dental Association warns of quacks amid staffing shortages, urging only licensed dentists provide dental services. Road Safety Tragedy: A 34-year-old woman dies after a hit-and-run at the Jacaranda Linda Mwananchi rally; police investigate. Health Community Loss: Kenya Medical Association mourns cardiologist Dr David Silverstein, credited with helping establish Kenya’s first cardiac catheterization lab at Kenyatta National Hospital.