Mpox Watch: WHO reports 11 African countries had active mpox transmission in the six weeks to 16 August 2026, with 1,153 confirmed cases and seven deaths; Angola recorded 184 cases, after Madagascar (785), with WHO warning figures may be undercounted due to reporting delays and weaker surveillance. Patient Safety: In Luanda, Ges-Saúde says safer care must involve health professionals, managers, institutions and families, highlighting tools and processes to reduce risks and prevent errors ahead of World Patient Safety Day; the message also stresses patient involvement and screening even without symptoms. Medication Error Concerns: Health practitioners warn medication errors linked to misdiagnosis, wrong prescriptions and poor communication can endanger people with chronic conditions, citing a dispute involving an Angolan patient who alleged long-term unnecessary TB and HIV treatment. Local Health Capacity: Angola’s football team for beach soccer completed medical tests and recovery work at a sports medicine center in Luanda as it prepares for Mauritius, showing continued use of medical screening in athlete preparation. Health-linked Development: Ohangwena’s investment plan flags healthcare among sectors for 16 anchor projects worth about N$700 million, aiming to turn regional “potential” into jobs and services. Public Health Data & Systems: Angola’s Ges-Saúde training push and patient-safety workshops point to a broader push for quality and safety culture across provinces.