Ebola Watch (DRC): The WHO says DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surged past 2,000 confirmed cases and is spreading faster than any previous outbreak, with more than 750 deaths reported; health workers are also threatening a full-scale strike over months of unpaid salaries. Food Security & Diet Costs: A UN/FAO report warns the cost of a healthy diet has risen 25% since 2021, leaving 2.69 billion people unable to afford nutritious food—highlighting that making nutrient-rich foods cheaper is the real challenge. Medicines Safety: The African Medicines Agency and Medicines for Africa sign an MoU to strengthen advocacy and communication to tackle substandard and falsified medicines across Africa. Maternal Care (UAE): Burjeel Medical City and Roswell Park launch a thoracic cancer collaboration to expand specialised lung and chest cancer surgery in Abu Dhabi. Health Systems & Workforce (Tanzania): Tanzania’s VP urges continued investment in young health professionals and calls for using AI and digital health to strengthen care delivery. Water Investments (Tanzania): Tanzania unveils priority water-sector investment opportunities, including climate-resilient WASH and digital water technologies, to attract private capital. Public Health Policy (Liberia): UN Women calls for care-economy reforms after a Liberia Care Snapshot Report estimates women contribute $530m annually through unpaid work, urging investment in childcare, elder care, healthcare and social protection. Nutrition in Focus: A growing trend in “functional” drinks highlights mushroom coffee and herbal alternatives as lower-caffeine options aimed at stress and immunity support.