Food Security & Health: UN agencies warn the Hormuz crisis is turning into a hunger emergency, with higher fuel and transport costs pushing more people into acute food insecurity in Somalia and Afghanistan, and malnourished children reportedly being turned away from clinics. Road Safety Language: Ethiopia is urged to stop calling road crashes “accidents,” a shift aimed at treating injuries as preventable public health outcomes. Ebola Preparedness: Kenya and other countries are tightening Ebola screening and home-isolation rules for travelers, while experts warn vaccine and cross-border movement gaps could worsen spread. Local Health Resilience & Pharma: A push for stronger local production in healthcare and pharma is highlighted as Ethiopia reaches WHO medicine regulation maturity and grows domestic manufacturing. Water Safety: A new global assessment flags unsafe drinking water as a major public health risk, with many African countries among the worst affected. Nutrition & Early Life: Ethiopia’s food entrepreneurs spotlight scaling nutrition for the first 1,000 days, including oat-based products for mothers and children. Conflict & Care Access: Reports of deadly attacks in Ethiopia’s Oromia and drone strikes in Tigray raise fears of renewed instability and strain on medical services. Humanitarian Funding: The U.S. announces $240M for Catholic Relief Services across food, nutrition, healthcare, water, sanitation, and shelter, including Ethiopia.