Ebola Response in DR Congo: Africa CDC says the eastern Congo outbreak is still spreading beyond its epicentre despite a downward trend in Ituri, with sharp rises reported in North Kivu and Haut-Uele amid insecurity, displacement and health worker disruptions. Immunisation Push in Nigeria: eHealth Africa reports 23 million children vaccinated against polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases across 205,000+ settlements in the first half of 2026, using digital microplans and improved vaccine delivery. Diphtheria Alert in Yobe: Yobe health authorities report 511 diphtheria cases and 13 deaths since January, with vaccination and contact tracing efforts underway in affected local governments. Surgery Access in Ghana: Mercy Ships returns to Ghana after 19 years, offering 1,900–2,600 free surgeries and 1,600–2,000 dental treatments through June 2027. Tobacco Tax Drive (Southern Africa): Southern African governments are urged to raise tobacco taxes to cut use, protect families—especially women and children—and fund health services. AI and Skin Health Equity: A new report highlights how AI skin tools can misdiagnose when training data lacks diversity, risking poorer accuracy for people with darker skin tones. Obstetric Fistula (West Africa): ECOWAS and ISOFS plan a Dakar congress to accelerate progress toward eliminating obstetric fistula by 2030. Local Health Capacity (Africa): Africa’s top health body warns Congo’s Ebola outbreak is rapidly spreading beyond the epicentre, calling for more resources and frontline support.