AU Health & Development Push: African leaders meeting in Egypt’s New Alamein urged stronger self-reliance, regional cooperation and joint action to speed sustainable development, with healthcare highlighted among priority sectors. Burundi–Egypt Nile Talks: Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye met Egypt’s Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, backing Nile water security as a life-and-death issue and stressing cooperation, consultation and consensus—an indirect health concern given how water affects livelihoods and disease risk. Ebola Watch in the Region: Africa CDC warned that the DRC Ebola outbreak may still be spreading despite falling case reports, citing insecurity and community resistance that can hide transmission. EAC Confederation Consultations: EAC experts held consultations in Rumbek, including Burundi, with healthcare and education among the topics for a proposed political confederation. Cross-Border Health Preparedness: Kenya’s border surveillance and lab capacity are being strengthened as partners support Ebola containment, including a UAE pledge for regional response. Health Workforce Policy: WHO Uganda says Uganda has improved enough to be removed from a severe health worker shortage list, but shortages persist in some cadres—raising questions for regional staffing and training. Public Health Alert (Drug Safety): Uganda’s National Drug Authority warned against an illegal energy drink linked to undeclared sildenafil, urging consumers to avoid products without proper authorization. Burundi Migration Deal: Burundi confirmed it signed an agreement with the US to accept some deported third-country nationals, excluding people prosecuted for crimes or suspected terrorism.