Ebola Surge in DR Congo: Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Congo have climbed to 1,048, including 267 deaths, with contact tracing still struggling amid conflict and displacement. Heatwave Health Crisis: A record-breaking European heatwave has killed at least 18 people in France, including two children found unconscious in a hot car, as temperatures soar and schools adjust schedules. Water Safety Alarm: A new study finds False Bay water contaminated with pharmaceuticals, pesticides and heavy metals, with sediments acting as a long-term storage for pollution. Health Financing Push (Liberia): Liberia’s health ministry has submitted a bill to create a national health insurance system via a Health Equity Fund and a new Health Equity Authority. Women-Led Innovation: AWIEF launches Pitch n Grow 2026, a women entrepreneurship pitch competition focused on “Deep Roots, Digital Futures,” including HealthTech. Training for Industry Health & Safety (Nigeria): NLNG’s Train 7 graduates 70 young professionals after a year-long programme including Health, Safety and Environment exposure. Animal Health Alert (Zimbabwe/Philippines): Zimbabwe reports major rural electrification gains, while in the Philippines ASF has killed 500+ pigs in Negros Occidental, prompting renewed biosecurity and border controls.