Ebola Watch (DRC): Africa CDC says the DRC’s Ebola outbreak is the fastest-growing on record, with 3,442 confirmed cases and 1,521 deaths, and warns of mounting operational constraints while praising Uganda’s containment; Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya plans a visit to Bunia to push faster detection and response. Hospital Pressure (Bujumbura): King Khaled Hospital’s maternity ward is reportedly overwhelmed, with obstetric emergencies and emergency surgeries delayed after free care was suspended elsewhere—staff warn of deaths linked to late treatment. Care Access Concerns (DRC–Burundi border): Tanganyika Hospital in Bujumbura is treating 80–120 wounded FARDC and Wazalendo fighters, and other patients complain of slower care and possible two-tier treatment. Malaria & Climate: A Nature study finds climate change is “moving” childhood malaria—slightly increasing overall risk, with rising risk expected in southern and East Africa while some current hotspots may cool too much for mosquitoes. Regional Health Supply (EAC/IGAD): Kenya and 10 other countries are developing a framework to jointly procure emergency medical supplies during outbreaks, aiming to cut costs and speed access. Water Crisis (Nakivale, Uganda): In Nakivale refugee camp, drinking water taps and wells have run dry for months, forcing long trips and pushing refugees to buy water at high prices. Refugee Health Access (Cishemere, Burundi): At Cishemere transit center, severe food shortages and limited healthcare are driving asylum seekers and refugees to beg in nearby neighborhoods. Burundi Maternal Emergency: King Khaled Hospital reports operating rooms, ICU and neonatal units running beyond capacity, with cesarean delays cited as a key risk.