Ebola Regional Alert: The DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has reached 1,094 confirmed cases and 277 deaths, with WHO saying it’s the largest first-month caseload in Africa; new modelling warns South Sudan faces a high risk of spillover (about 70% within weeks), while Rwanda and Burundi are lower risk—yet the message for Burundi is clear: strengthen border surveillance, contact tracing, and safe burial now. UN Funding for Preparedness: The UN released $8 million from CERF to boost Ebola readiness in Burundi and South Sudan, including surveillance, labs, case management, infection prevention, and support for frontline health workers. Travel Curbs Over Ebola: Saudi Arabia suspended travel and visas for citizens from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan and tightened entry rules for travelers from nearby countries including Burundi. HIV Policy Shift: The UN General Assembly adopted a new HIV/AIDS declaration without consensus for the first time in over two decades, as the US and others voted against it amid concerns over funding and stigma-related reforms. Drug Recovery in Burundi: As drug use rises, Bujumbura’s Strong Bridge centre reports helping over 900 young people recover since 2021, combining treatment with school awareness campaigns. Health & Economy Pressure: Burundi’s foreign-currency reserves are critically low (about $214m), threatening fuel imports and daily health access through shortages.