Ebola Alert (DRC): A deadly Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has surged past 8,000 cases and 4,000 deaths, with no approved treatment yet and vaccines only in trials—while the spread is raising urgent questions about how ready the world is for the next pandemic. Ebola Spillover (Kenya): A Kenyan man who traveled from the DRC via Uganda to Nairobi was screened, isolated, tested positive, and died—showing how quickly outbreaks can cross borders. Rwanda Preparedness Lesson: A look back at Rwanda’s 2024 Marburg response highlights rapid contact tracing, mass screening by community health workers, and fast deployment of an experimental vaccine—cutting fatality to 22%. Cancer Leadership (Africa): Nigeria’s Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu is set to become the first African president of UICC, spotlighting long-standing cancer care gaps across Africa. Local Health Workforce Story (Rwanda): Rwandan journalist Gato Marcelline, now at RBA Radio Rwanda, turns disability into a media career—an inspiring reminder of inclusion in health and public communication. Health Financing (Zambia): Zambia plans to sign a revised $1.5bn US health funding deal after disputes over patient data and other terms were adjusted. Digital Governance & Care Access: Rwanda-linked reporting on AI governance and accountability raises the stakes for how automated systems affect public services, including health.