Cholera Surge: WHO reports global cholera deaths jumped 30% in 2025, with Africa seeing the steepest rise—cases up 34% and deaths up 58%—warning many infections go unrecorded. Ebola Response: The US pledged an extra $267m for the DRC Ebola fight as cases pass 8,000, with leaders urging faster containment and frontline support. Cervical Cancer Push: MSD calls for stronger private-sector partnerships in Nigeria to scale HPV gains into screening, early diagnosis, treatment and sustainable financing. Heart Health & Food Policy: Nigeria’s CAPPA warns against mandatory bouillon fortification, saying it could boost ultra-processed food consumption and undermine sodium-reduction efforts. Public Health & Access: WFP welcomed a $2m Republic of Korea contribution for home-grown school meals and moderate acute malnutrition treatment for 47,500 children in Somalia. Health Systems Support: National Hospital Abuja credits Renaissance’s $300,000 support for keeping radiotherapy services running for cancer patients. Air Quality Warning: A global review finds 34% of people faced extremely poor air quality in early 2026, driven by heatwaves, wildfires and ozone pollution. South Africa Grants: SASSA reviews November payment dates due to election timing, while confirming October schedules for older persons, disability and child support grants. Ghana Traffic Enforcement: Ghana’s TRAFFITECH-GH automated enforcement begins from 1 November, targeting speeding and other offences with SMS electronic notices.