Ebola Response: WHO and Africa CDC are racing to contain a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, with a $518m response plan focused on “one plan, one budget, one team” and community-led contact tracing. Clinical Trial Update: Africa CDC says a clinical trial for therapeutics against the Bundibugyo strain has officially started, aiming to improve survival where no licensed vaccine or targeted treatment exists. Women’s Health: A pooled analysis in BMJ Global Health finds early menopause affects about 1 in 14 women aged 30–49 in low- and middle-income countries, with higher rates in rural areas and lower risk linked to education and delayed childbearing. Eye Care in Ethiopia: Orbis International reports that a $2,500 “micro-investment” plus a free smartphone app nearly doubled cataract surgery success in 11 Ethiopian hospitals, lifting good-vision outcomes from 32.2% to 56.0%. Ethiopia Health System Push: PM Abiy says domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity has risen from 4% to 44%, alongside major spending on medicine procurement and hospital expansion. Policy & Access: MPs in Ethiopia are questioning the PM on healthcare, clean drinking water, housing, energy access, and national security, including sea access. Regional Health Governance: Ethiopia’s deputy PM calls for African solutions rooted in local realities for health education. Anti-Drug Cooperation: BRICS adopted the Guwahati Declaration, stressing digital tools, real-time intelligence sharing, and demand-reduction efforts that include protecting children and youth.