Ebola Watch: WHO and Africa CDC warn DRC’s Ebola response is being undermined by weak tracking, falling contact tracing (56.5% vs target 95%), and labs running out of testing kits as cases surge and fear grows across borders. Food Security: WFP says food and nutrition support for 130,000+ refugees in Burundi could stop from October 2026 without urgent funding, with reduced rations already worsening malnutrition risks. AU Health Push: Burundi’s Foreign Minister Édouard Bizimana arrived in Addis Ababa for the AU Executive Council as AU leaders in Accra called for “health sovereignty,” stronger domestic financing, and measurable action on AIDS, TB, maternal health, and resilient health systems. Water & Sanitation: Burundi’s government plans tougher weekly hygiene and sanitation monitoring by local authorities, aiming to prevent disease linked to poor water and sanitation. Local Health Risks: Muyinga residents report worsening drinking-water shortages, raising fears of cholera and other waterborne illness outbreaks. Safety & Community Health: Two brothers in Rutana died after a grenade they were handling exploded; authorities urge anyone with weapons or explosives to hand them in. Injuries at Gatherings: A crush at a Bujumbura evangelical event killed eight worshippers, with suffocation suspected. Health Access & Costs: Congolese refugees in Bwagiriza (Ruyigi) face rising motorcycle taxi fares and reduced transport capacity, limiting access to healthcare and services. Health Tech & Industry: Kenya’s push for local pharmaceutical bottle manufacturing and East African biotech bootcamps highlight efforts to cut costs and reduce antibiotic use through home-grown livestock and health innovations.