Ebola Response & Ceasefire Push: The EU says the eastern DRC Ebola outbreak has become a “health emergency,” flying 100 tonnes of medicine, tents and protective gear to Ituri while urging a ceasefire so aid and health workers can reach communities. Rwanda Preparedness: Rwanda’s Prime Minister and Health Minister say the country has activated response teams and built capacity across communication, surveillance, diagnostics, contact tracing and case management, with no Ebola cases reported locally but monitoring ongoing in DRC and Uganda. Frontline Strain in Congo: Reports from Mongbwalu describe Ebola clinicians working long hours with little or no allowances, highlighting how conflict and weak support worsen outbreak control. Outbreak Outlook: US health officials warn the Central Africa Ebola outbreak could reach 20,000 cases or more without strong public health interventions. Local Health & Access: Rotary Club Kigali Golf launched a drive to raise US$250,000 for advanced urology equipment at CHUK, aiming to expand specialized care in Rwanda. Public Health Messaging: Rwanda-linked regional coverage also flags the need to fight misinformation during health crises, while Tanzania urges youth to lead the drug fight. Transport Cost Relief: Rwanda’s government introduced “Nkunganire” to cushion citizens from rising public transport costs driven by fuel price pressures. Energy & Health Risk: A new study links charcoal and firewood dependence to forest loss and health harms, including in Rwanda’s urban supply chains.