Ebola Response in Ethiopia: Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health says no suspected or confirmed Ebola cases have been detected, while it ramps up screening at land entry/exit points and airports, boosts surveillance, strengthens lab capacity, and prepares health facilities with needed supplies. WHO Warning on Congo Crisis: WHO chief Tedros says eastern DRC is facing a “catastrophic collision” of Ebola and conflict, with fighting and displacement blocking humanitarian access; he urges neighbors to act immediately and calls for ceasefires to protect health workers. Regional Travel Curbs: Several countries are tightening travel and monitoring as the outbreak spreads, including temporary bans and enhanced airport checks; in the US, travelers from affected countries are being routed through major airports for fever checks and Ebola testing. Local Healthcare Upgrade: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated Lafto Hospital in Addis Ababa, calling for a patient-centered shift in Ethiopia’s healthcare system and highlighting advanced care capacity to reduce medical tourism. Water and Public Health: Abiy also announced the Borena Water Supply Project, saying long-term clean water access will improve health, livelihoods, and agriculture in drought-prone pastoral areas. Primary Care Funding: Zambia is set to receive €10m for primary healthcare strengthening under a global health investment initiative that also includes Ethiopia, Angola and Burundi. Child Wellbeing via Play: The LEGO Foundation pledged $97m to expand play-based learning programs for 5 million conflict-affected children across East Africa and the Middle East, with Ethiopia among potential focus areas.