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Last update: an hour agoEbola Alarm in DR Congo: WHO says it’s “deeply concerned” about the “scale and speed” of a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo, now flagged as an international emergency, with reported deaths rising to about 131 and hundreds of suspected cases as teams rush to set up treatment in Ituri and respond across borders. Maternal Nutrition Boost: A global study finds food-based prenatal supplements that raise energy and protein during pregnancy can improve birth outcomes, adding weight to calls for stronger nutrition support in low- and middle-income settings. Big Philanthropy Push: The Rockefeller Foundation reports more than US$350m in 2025 grants, reaching an estimated 731 million people, with major focus on health security, food systems, and energy access. Ethiopia Data Sovereignty: Ethiopia’s officials say the country is moving toward greater control of its national data systems to strengthen policy independence and evidence-based planning. Health Workforce Readiness: WHO launches a strategy to build an emergency-ready health workforce by 2030, aiming to ensure a trained, connected share of staff can respond when crises hit.
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