Ebola Surge in DR Congo: Confirmed Ebola cases have hit 2,011 with 754 deaths, as the outbreak spreads faster than contact tracing can keep up and health workers report strikes over pay. Travel & Border Measures: The US says Americans leaving DR Congo may be blocked from boarding and must wait 21 days after leaving; Uganda and DR Congo are also under Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisories. HIV Surveillance Staffing: Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA) has finished recruitment for Nigeria’s Nationwide Integrated Biological and Behavioural Surveillance Survey, aiming to strengthen HIV prevention and treatment planning. Maternal Care Support (Global): UNFPA and Panasonic donated 198 solar lanterns to Nepal health facilities and community volunteers to keep maternal and newborn services running during outages and emergencies. Kidney Health Warning: A Lancet study flags chronic kidney disease as the ninth leading cause of death globally, driven by ageing, obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure. Reproductive Health Law (South Africa): A fertility-law explainer says embryo ownership in South Africa depends on clinic rules and circumstances, with embryos treated as reproductive material rather than legal persons. Public Health Research: A new review on diabetes medicinal plants notes many mechanisms look promising, but clinical studies are still limited. Nutrition & Wellness Trend: Mushroom coffee is gaining traction as a lower-caffeine alternative, while researchers also explore better body-size measures beyond standard BMI.