Alcohol Safety Crackdown: Rwanda’s Food and Drugs Authority has suspended the importation of 52 alcohol brands and ordered a nationwide recall of products already on shelves, citing serious public health concerns; distributors must pull stock and report recalls within three working days, with brands linked to Kenya (including Gilbeys Gin), Tanzania (including Konyagi), Uganda, India and others affected. Ebola Response Pressure: Africa CDC says DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is still rapidly expanding and warns of major operational gaps, including limited contact tracing, urging stronger international support as cases and deaths continue to rise. Malaria Risk Shifts: New research shows climate change is “moving” malaria—slightly increasing risk overall but reducing it in today’s hottest hotspots while raising risk in southern and East Africa, including areas projected to include Burundi. Burundi Maternal Care Under Strain: King Khaled Hospital in Bujumbura is reportedly overwhelmed in its maternity ward, with obstetric emergencies and delays in emergency surgery raising fears for newborn and mother outcomes. Breastfeeding Spotlight: Burundi is highlighted as a global breastfeeding leader, with UNICEF reporting an 83.3% exclusive breastfeeding rate in the 2024 SMART survey, boosted by stronger health services and public investment. Community Health & Access: Reports from Burundi’s refugee and transit settings describe worsening access to healthcare and basic needs, including food shortages and people forced to seek help outside centers. Security and Injury Care: A grenade attack in Karusi left two dead and three seriously injured, with victims treated at local health facilities, underscoring ongoing risks to community health.