Ebola Preparedness: Ethiopia is listed as a high-risk country in the WHO-declared Ebola PHEIC, with enhanced travel screening and border monitoring being strengthened across the region. Human Rights in Health Aid: A new Human Rights Watch report warns that U.S. health agreements with Ethiopia and other African countries could allow surveillance access and sample extraction tied to human rights risks. Local Health & Wellbeing: A Nature study finds Ethiopia’s protected areas reduced deforestation and farming expansion, but also shows nearby communities may face trade-offs like lower food security and wellbeing. Prison Health & Safety: Nigeria’s Tinubu has ordered urgent steps to repatriate nearly 300 Nigerian prisoners held in Ethiopia, citing deteriorating conditions and deaths at Kaliti. Workforce Health Link: Kuwait’s new domestic worker recruitment rules restrict hiring to 10 approved countries including Ethiopia, while banning many others—policy changes that can affect migrant health access and safety. Food & Nutrition: Research on England’s bovine TB strategy cites Ethiopia studies showing major transmission reductions, supporting vaccination and testing plans. Ethiopia Economy & Jobs: IFC plans an $80m loan for MIDROC Ethiopia’s Sheraton hotel refurbishment and new development in Addis Ababa, aiming to expand tourism jobs and formal employment. Refugee Livelihoods: New evidence on DREAMS shows entrepreneurship support and market access improved incomes, savings, and resilience for refugees in Ethiopia. Waste & Health: Ghana’s sanitation stakeholders warn that landfill-dependent waste systems and funding gaps can worsen public health risks.