Religious-event safety: Eight worshippers died and nine were injured in a crush at the Kanguka evangelical crusade in Bujumbura after a wall collapsed as thousands tried to leave at once; police say suffocation appears to be the main cause, with victims taken to King Khaled and a military hospital. Violence and health impacts: A Burundian pastor and a Congolese pastor in South Africa face attempted-murder charges after allegedly stabbing a woman more than 40 times; the victim remains in intensive care, highlighting severe injuries and urgent medical needs. Water and disease risk: In Muyinga (Buhumuza), dry taps and costly jerrycans are pushing residents toward unreliable sources and worsening hygiene in schools, raising fears of cholera and dysentery outbreaks. Water relief for refugees: In Musasa camp, UNHCR restored drinking water after months of shortages by trucking water to tanks and taps, easing health and hygiene pressure for over 9,000 refugees. Ebola preparedness: Kagera Region stepped up Ebola surveillance by screening students arriving from neighboring countries with reported cases and strengthening border checks and isolation readiness. Regional health systems: The EAC plans to launch the Uganda Virus Research Institute as a regional virology center to boost surveillance, diagnostics, and training across member states. Maternal health infrastructure: Burundi’s maternal health unit at a hospital is reported to be powered by solar energy, aiming to reduce service disruptions.