Tobacco Control Funding: Ethiopia and Addis Ababa have adopted budgets with dedicated tobacco-control funding, including a federal line for EFDA and city resources for health regulation—an important step toward sustained public health action. Water & Health Access: A Moyale community is getting cleaner water through an automated, card-based water point that cuts long queues and helps reduce waterborne illness risk. Nutrition & Child Health: A rural Ethiopia story highlights how severe diarrhea can quickly spiral into acute malnutrition when antenatal care and nutrition support are missing, underscoring the need for stronger maternal and child health services. IMF Review & Living Costs: The IMF’s fifth review unlocked new Ethiopia funding, but the piece warns that reforms may not quickly stabilize daily life amid price pressures and tightening credit. Sports & Health Equity: Messi’s World Cup legacy is tied to heart-surgery support for children, including an Ethiopian patient—showing how medical philanthropy can reach families far from advanced care. Conservation & Community: Ethiopia marks the 60th anniversary of its Wildlife Conservation Authority, with global conservation expert Dr. Laurie Marker stressing that protection must include local people. Digital Agriculture for Food Security: Coverage of AI-enabled early-warning and smart farm systems points to practical tools that can reduce climate and crop risks—relevant for Ethiopia’s food security goals.