Ebola Response Under Strain: In DR Congo’s hardest-hit towns, Ebola health workers have struck over unpaid benefits and deteriorating conditions, as the outbreak intensifies and community resistance—fuelled by misinformation—keeps triggering attacks on facilities and staff. Women’s Health, Digital Care: A new push highlights how digital tools (SMS reminders, telemedicine, and patient tracking) can improve maternal care, but warns women’s health platforms remain fragmented and unevenly supported. Neglected Tropical Diseases as Rights: The UN Human Rights Council adopted a landmark resolution recognising neglected tropical diseases as a human rights issue, urging stronger action beyond medicines alone. Public Health Accountability: South Africa’s Health Ombud found no direct link between deaths of KZN healthcare workers and working conditions, after allegations of bullying and victimisation. Early Menopause Study: A BMJ Global Health analysis estimates 1 in 14 women (30–49) in low- and middle-income countries experience early menopause, raising future risks like cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. Waste Crisis in Accra: Greater Accra faces acute landfill shortages, with Kpone nearing shutdown and Adepa far away—raising pressure on waste disposal systems. Mental Health Access: Nigeria’s SereniMind expands youth mental wellbeing support with an AI chatbot and pathways to therapists. Landmark Cancer Warning: WHO reports global cancer cases could rise to 35 million annually by 2050, driven by unequal access to prevention, diagnosis and treatment.