Regional Health Security: The East African Community will launch Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe as a regional virology center, boosting lab training, disease surveillance, diagnostics, and knowledge sharing across Burundi, DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Maternal Care & Power: Burundi’s Village Health Works hospital in Kigutu reports safer surgeries after solar power upgrades, cutting the risk of electricity failures during procedures. Disaster Preparedness for Media: UNESCO and the East African Kiswahili Commission launched a disaster preparedness and response framework for media institutions in Bujumbura to improve accurate public reporting and community resilience. Water & Health Risks: In Muyinga’s Buhumuza province, dry taps and costly water are pushing families toward unsafe sources, raising fears of waterborne disease outbreaks. Refugee Health: UNHCR restored daily water trucking to Musasa camp after months of shortages, easing pressure on hygiene and health for over 9,000 Congolese refugees. Ebola Watch at Borders: Tanzania-facing Kagera Region in Uganda stepped up Ebola surveillance by screening students arriving from neighboring countries with reported cases and strengthening isolation readiness. Medical Tourism Link: Burundi is sending patients to Tanzania’s Benjamin Mkapa Hospital as fundraising tops Sh2.2 billion for kidney and bone marrow transplants. Tragedy at Religious Gathering: A crush at an evangelical event in Bujumbura killed eight and injured nine after a wall collapsed near the exit as thousands tried to leave at once.