Ebola Update (DR Congo): Congo’s health ministry says the Ebola death toll has hit 600, with suspected cases now reported in provinces outside the original epicentre—raising fears the outbreak is spreading further amid conflict and funding gaps. Ebola Response (Kenya): MSF has set up an Ebola training centre in Kenya to prepare doctors and nurses for “intense” deployments, including safe funerals and community work. Ebola Risk (US/Equatorial Guinea): Deportees detained in a hotel in Equatorial Guinea allege a suspected Ebola patient was quarantined there, while the CDC says the risk to the American public remains low. Clean Cooking Finance: The IEA reports $900m in fresh commitments to expand clean cooking across Africa, targeting the near 1 billion people still using polluting fuels linked to hundreds of thousands of premature deaths. Food Safety (South Africa): South Africa’s consumer regulator recalls Spar yoghurt products after a production machine malfunction may cause stomach upset. Public Health (Nigeria/Ghana): NAFDAC warns Nigerians about banned alcoholic energy drinks seized in Ghana, citing the dangers of mixing alcohol with stimulants. Mental Health (Education): Experts warn South Africa’s matric exam pressure can fuel anxiety and burnout, stressing sleep, nutrition and emotional balance. Health & Wellness (Diet): A new review highlights medicinal plants used for diabetes, but notes most findings still rely on lab and animal studies, with limited clinical proof. Wellness Trend (Drinks): Mushroom coffee and other functional caffeine alternatives are gaining traction as people look for steadier energy and added stress or immunity support.