Ebola Response Boost: Africa CDC, WHO and Uganda launched a Joint Continental Incident Management Support Team in Kampala to strengthen coordinated, country-led Ebola preparedness and response across Uganda, DR Congo and nearby at-risk states. Maternal Health Support: Oxfam in Ghana donated GH¢1.5m in medical equipment and essential drugs to Kasoa Polyclinic to strengthen maternal and reproductive healthcare. Cancer Care Delays: A Kenya study on gastrointestinal cancers at KNH found patients waited about two months for treatment, and a Patient Navigation Programme didn’t significantly shorten overall delays—highlighting system capacity gaps. Sanitation for NTDs: In Bungoma, residents are adopting Sato modern pan toilets to reduce contact with waste and curb neglected tropical diseases linked to poor sanitation. Young South Africans & Life Cover: Momentum Life Insurance data shows 62% of death claims for people under 30 involved unnatural causes, mainly road accidents—urging earlier life insurance and income protection. Medical Aid Tax Tip: South Africa’s SARS auto-assessments begin 1 July; Medshield says members can optimise medical scheme tax credits during the 2026 filing season. Drug Mule Arrest: A 23-year-old South African woman was arrested at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo after X-rays confirmed drug-filled capsules, with forensic testing to follow. Chikungunya Vaccine Approval: Bavarian Nordic’s VIMKUNYA got Health Canada approval for chikungunya prevention for ages 12+ as a single-dose option.