Polio Update: WHO says poliovirus type 2 outbreaks are officially over in Burundi, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, the Republic of Congo and Uganda after assessments found transmission interrupted, citing targeted vaccination, investigations and environmental surveillance. Cholera & Water Access: In Bubanza, residents report drinking water shortages—sometimes up to five days without supply—worsening hygiene fears as cholera cases are reported in nearby neighborhoods. Workplace Harassment: Burundi employers and workers are urged to set up confidential reporting mechanisms for violence and harassment at work, highlighting ILO Convention 190 and the need to protect victims’ mental health. Refugee Maternal Care: At Dzaleka camp, two Burundian refugee women reportedly died around childbirth at Dowa hospital after being unable to pay a “deposit,” with allegations of discrimination and neglect in access to care. Health Services Capacity: Masaka Regional Referral Hospital’s CT scanner breakdown has left patients seeking scans in private facilities, underlining how equipment failures can quickly push people away from essential diagnostics. Maternal Health in Crisis Settings: A study from conflict-affected Yemen examines whether nurse-led antenatal care can protect biological and neonatal outcomes when physician access is limited. Humanitarian Safety: UN marks World Humanitarian Day by honoring aid workers killed in attacks and warning that risks for humanitarian staff are rising, including in Burundi. Regional Health Training: A World Bank-backed program in Eastern and Southern Africa trains health professionals to strengthen chronic disease surveillance alongside frontline outbreak skills, including participants from Burundi.