Ebola Preparedness: Kenya and Africa CDC/WHO launched a joint Ebola preparedness and response plan, aiming to coordinate surveillance, labs, infection control, clinical care, and community engagement under a “one plan, one budget, one team” approach. Humanitarian Health Funding: The U.S. approved $240M for Catholic Relief Services to deliver faster multi-sector aid—food, nutrition, healthcare, water and sanitation, and shelter—in crisis-hit countries including Ethiopia. Ethiopia Security and Health Risks: AFP reports deadly Oromo Liberation Army attacks around the June election, with witnesses and a medical worker describing mass casualties and injuries—raising urgent needs for trauma care and safe access to health services. Tigray Drone Strike: Tigray dissident authorities accuse the federal government of a deadly drone strike near Shiraro, reviving fears of renewed conflict and further strain on medical facilities. Safe Water Alert: A new global drinking-water assessment flags unsafe water as a major public health risk, with many African countries among the lowest-ranked—highlighting the need for sanitation and clean water systems. Ebola Screening at Airports: India reported a Sudanese traveler from Ethiopia testing negative for Ebola after fever and travel history triggered isolation and testing. Local Nutrition and Food Systems: Ethiopia’s food entrepreneurs and nutrition-focused businesses are pushing for better diets and scale-up of locally made products, including oat-based infant and cereal foods.