Global Health Policy: Abu Dhabi’s Future Health convened ministers and leaders at UNGA 81, pushing health systems toward prediction, prevention, and earlier intervention—using population risk data, prevention financing, stronger delivery capacity, and trusted community care (Madagascar among participants). AI for Disease Control: A UAE disease-elimination institute is rolling out AI training for public health leaders, aiming to help low- and middle-income countries use AI for surveillance and malaria priorities. Reproductive Health Funding: UNFPA-led pledges topped US$715M to expand family planning and maternal health services, with Madagascar among partner governments. Ocean Monitoring: OceanEye International Alliance launched with major EU and Canada funding to strengthen the Global Ocean Observing System—supporting weather, climate, safety, and coastal resilience, including Madagascar’s participation. Madagascar Science & Nature: Studies highlight Madagascar’s singing lemurs using an opera-like vocal technique, while ancient DNA work links introduced livestock spread to forest loss and declines of large native herbivores. Climate & Energy: UN chief Guterres urged clear fossil-fuel transition timelines; UN also launched a critical energy minerals support mechanism including Madagascar to turn mineral wealth into jobs. Local Tech/Innovation: Japan and WFP inaugurated solar-powered agricultural hubs and nutrition centres in Betioky to help drought-affected communities.