NCDs & UHC Reform: African health leaders urged countries to integrate noncommunicable disease services, essential medicines and diagnostics into Universal Health Coverage reforms, warning NCDs now drive over a third of deaths in sub-Saharan Africa. Maternal & Specialist Care Capacity: Rwanda-linked regional push for better specialist training and retention was highlighted as VP Mohadi called for more investment in obstetrics and gynaecology skills through ECSACOG. Health Workforce Shortage: A Lancet Public Health study estimates 34.4 million more doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists and pharmacists are needed globally to reach moderate UHC, with the biggest gaps in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Child Nutrition in Rwanda: World Vision Rwanda launched an anti-child malnutrition drive in Burera, aiming to raise $500,000 for an integrated school feeding model that also boosts food production and household resilience. Rwanda Conservation & Community Action: Rwanda’s grey crowned cranes rebounded from under 300 to 1,438 over a decade, credited to wetland protection and community-led conservation. Ebola Watch (DRC): DRC reported Ebola deaths surpassing 2,300 as the outbreak spreads across provinces, with WHO warning it could become the deadliest on record. Regional Health Service Delivery: Tanzania’s TPDF will host an EAC Civil-Military Cooperation medical week, including specialist maternal and child health and paediatric services across several sites. Water & Sanitation Financing (Kigali): Rwanda hosted an Africa Water and Sanitation symposium calling for sustainable financing and stronger institutions so new infrastructure actually delivers reliable services.