Ebola Alert (DR Congo): WHO says the fast-moving Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo is on track to surpass the deadliest in history, with deaths now above 2,000 and cases above 4,300; the virus is spreading across multiple provinces and has “big head start” since it likely began circulating as early as February, while conflict, weak health infrastructure, health worker strikes, and misinformation are slowing containment. Ebola Spread (Regional Risk): Africa CDC reports the outbreak has reached a sixth province, Bas-Uele, raising fears it could spill toward South Sudan. Rwanda Health Policy (Regulation): Rwanda’s toxic alcohol crackdown escalated with arrests tied to licensing and oversight failures behind methanol-linked poisonings and hospitalizations, shifting focus from street sellers to regulators. Public Health Systems (Blood Safety): Nigeria’s NAFDAC says it’s strengthening regulation of blood and blood products to protect patients across the transfusion chain, noting Rwanda already has NRA oversight. Maternal Identity & Care Access (Digital): A case study highlights how Rwanda’s digitized birth registration and integration with national ID systems can improve real-time verification and service delivery. Clinical Care (Urology): Urology Care Foundation named 15 humanitarian grant recipients to expand access to urologic care and training in underserved communities. Community Health (Snakebite): Rwanda’s ongoing snakebite burden is spotlighted through a survivor’s long recovery journey after delayed or unaffordable treatment.