Polio Update: WHO says polio type 2 transmission has been interrupted in Burundi, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Republic of Congo and Uganda, after assessments by OBRA teams found outbreaks closed—though WHO stresses continued surveillance and strong immunization to prevent a comeback. Cholera & Water Access: In Bubanza, residents report drinking water shortages—sometimes up to five days without water—just as cholera concerns resurface, raising fears that poor hygiene could fuel spread. Maternal Health Under Strain: In Dzaleka, two Burundian pregnant refugees reportedly died before giving birth at Dowa hospital after delays tied to “deposits,” with witnesses alleging discrimination and harsh access conditions. Workplace Safety & Mental Health: Burundi employers’ association representatives call for confidential reporting systems for workplace violence and harassment, urging implementation of ILO Convention 190 to protect workers and reduce fear of retaliation. Health Services Disruption: Masaka Regional Referral Hospital’s CT scanner has been out for over a month, pushing patients to private facilities while spare parts are awaited. Regional Health Capacity: A regional training in Dar es Salaam is equipping health professionals to strengthen chronic disease surveillance alongside outbreak work, including support for mentors across Eastern and Southern Africa. Youth Sports & Wellness: Kenya will host the 2026 ANOCA Zone V Youth Games in Nairobi (Aug 24–28), bringing about 300 athletes from 11 countries—Burundi included—into a pathway toward the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar.