Radiation Safety in Ethiopia: Ethiopia’s Technology Authority urged tighter control of radiation doses in CT and other medical imaging after a study found big dose variations across facilities, warning that both excessive and insufficient doses can harm patients and staff. Cancer Drug Access: BeOne Medicines and partners extended the Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) access programme for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in low- and middle-income countries through 2028, aiming to reach about 1,000 patients cumulatively, including Ethiopia. Noncommunicable Diseases & UHC: Health leaders across Sub-Saharan Africa called for faster integration of NCD services, essential medicines and diagnostics into Universal Health Coverage reforms, noting NCDs now drive over 37% of deaths. Women’s Health & Fitness: An Ethiopian entrepreneur opened a women-only fitness centre in Addis Ababa that lets mothers exercise while childcare is handled on-site—supporting safer, more inclusive physical activity. Air Pollution Watch: NASA-backed research reported black carbon levels in Addis Ababa far higher than in monitored US cities, linking spikes to traffic, biomass burning and seasonal events. Humanitarian Worker Safety: UN reporting marked World Humanitarian Day with warnings that aid workers face record attacks, kidnappings and injuries as access shrinks. Climate & Malaria: A study suggests climate change could shift childhood malaria hotspots across Africa, potentially increasing cases in cooler highlands. Ethiopia’s Tigray Health Risks: Reports of renewed drone strikes and fears of fresh conflict highlight continued pressure on a healthcare system still recovering from war.