Prisoner Health & Rights: Italy escalated concern over Sahrawi political prisoners in Moroccan jails, submitting a parliamentary question urging urgent action to protect hunger-striking detainees’ physical well-being and ensure independent medical care and respect for international rights. Detention Monitoring: Front Line Defenders also called for Naama Asfari’s immediate release, warning of rapid health deterioration after his June 8 open-ended hunger strike and urging access to adequate specialized care, safety, and an end to medical neglect and ill-treatment. Regional Health & Capacity Building: A NEPAD delegation visited Sahrawi institutions, receiving briefings on public healthcare and other services, plus education and institution-building efforts despite limited resources. Diplomatic Health Context: Polisario Secretary-General Brahim Ghali sent congratulations to Algeria on its independence anniversary, reaffirming Algeria’s support for Sahrawi self-determination—an important backdrop for ongoing health and rights advocacy. Access to Medicines: Health Canada approved the first generic semaglutide injection for chronic weight management (Svemia), expanding lower-cost GLP-1 options for eligible patients in Canada. Heat & Public Health Awareness: A report comparing extreme heat across regions noted Western Sahara territory could see temperatures similar to or slightly below Boston during the heat wave, underscoring the need for heat-risk awareness. Local Services & Care Infrastructure: France’s new ambassador to Morocco began a mission with a trip to Laayoune that included visits to the Laayoune University Hospital and other local facilities, alongside the inauguration of a French Alliance.