Ebola Watch (DRC): Africa CDC says the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak is the fastest-growing ever recorded, now the second-largest by confirmed cases, with 3,442 cases and 1,521 deaths reported since May 15; Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya says teams will push harder on early detection and response as WHO plans a visit to Bunia on Aug. 2. Ebola Watch (Global): Separate reporting notes the outbreak has surpassed the 2018–2020 total, driven by the Bundibugyo strain with no approved vaccine or treatment, while vaccine development and clinical trials are underway. HIV Funding Alert: UNAIDS warns that cuts to international HIV prevention and community services could trigger a resurgence, citing a 23% drop in HIV development assistance in 2025 and estimating 1.2 million new infections and 570,000 AIDS deaths. Rwanda Trade & Health Links: India and Rwanda’s first Joint Trade Committee meeting prioritised pharmaceuticals and healthcare alongside critical minerals and digital technologies, with India also noting it supplies about 24.5% of Rwanda’s pharma imports. Regional Health Procurement: Kenya and 10 other African countries, including Rwanda, are developing a framework to jointly procure emergency medical supplies during outbreaks to cut costs and reduce reliance on overseas suppliers. Rwanda FDA (Public Health): Rwanda FDA revoked all ethanol import licences over public health concerns. Health Diplomacy: Rwanda and Ethiopia pledged deeper cooperation in health, including training opportunities for Rwandan students in Ethiopian health institutions. Health Workforce & Care Access (Regional): A mission in Zambia supported pediatric cardiac surgery capacity-building, highlighting how access to antibiotics and specialist care can prevent severe outcomes like rheumatic heart disease.