Bukavu Fire Update: M23 authorities in the DRC revised the Bukavu fire death toll down to 26, all minors, with 20 girls and six boys reported among the dead; “several dozens” were injured and are being treated in Bukavu health centers, and three days of mourning were declared with flags at half-mast. Breastfeeding & Obesity: In the UK, NHS England’s chairman warned low breastfeeding rates are driving childhood obesity, noting England’s exclusive breastfeeding drops sharply after one week and that countries including Burundi report higher rates. Cross-Border Health Risk: Kenya is stepping up Ebola readiness at busy land borders, training health workers and border stakeholders as cases continue in the region, while Rwanda and Kenya expand preparedness. El Niño Health Planning: WHO and Kenya’s health ministry are preparing for 2026/2027 El Niño-linked flooding risks, focusing on surveillance, safe water and sanitation, lab capacity, and keeping essential services running. Regional Trade & Migration: Kenya says it is not imposing a blanket ban on foreign small-scale traders, urging regularization of immigration status and business registration—an issue affecting Burundian traders and other migrants. Family Separation Case: A South African mother says her 14-year-old son was allegedly taken to Burundi in 2022 and is believed to be in Kagongo, Rumonge Province, as she appeals for official help to bring him home. BRICS & Health Diplomacy: As BRICS leaders arrive in New Delhi, coverage highlights participation of WHO leadership and a summit agenda that includes health and disaster resilience.