BRICS Health Diplomacy: India kicked off the 16th BRICS Health Ministers’ meeting in Chandigarh (July 22–24), with Ethiopia among participants, focusing on health security, pandemic preparedness, digital health, access to affordable medicines, TB, mental wellness, and traditional/complementary medicine. Healthy Lifestyles: At the same BRICS track, India’s Union Health Secretary said yoga can help prevent non-communicable and lifestyle diseases, highlighting global recognition after the UN-backed International Day of Yoga. Primary Care Push: WONCA leadership warned that many countries struggle to shift resources from hospitals to primary care, urging stronger general practice training and exchange programmes—relevant for Ethiopia’s evolving care system. Ebola Travel Restrictions: Africa CDC urged the US to lift Ebola-related entry limits on Uganda, citing no confirmed cases since June 21 and active follow-up and surveillance. Air Pollution & Health: A UNEP note flagged Kenya among countries with dangerous fine-particle pollution, and reported Ethiopia’s exposure level above WHO targets—linking pollution to major health burdens. Health Supply Chains with AI: A new report says AI is already improving procurement and inventory planning in African health systems, including Ethiopia, as funding pressures grow. Eye Care Results: Cure Blindness Project released its 2025 impact report, reporting 315,000+ sight-restoring surgeries and expanded local clinician training. Nutrition & Conflict Costs: UNICEF warned Middle East war-related shipping and price shocks could push up to 23.4 million more children into monetary poverty by end-2026.