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Last update: 2 hours agoWorld Health Assembly Spotlight: Ethiopia’s Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba told the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva that the country is making “encouraging progress” on cutting maternal and child deaths, and will push universal health coverage through stronger primary care, community participation, and better support for health workers. Ebola Watch (DRC): The WHO chief again flagged the “scale and speed” of a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that containment is urgent as cases and deaths rise and no vaccine or treatment exists for the Bundibugyo strain. Regional Climate Risk: IGAD’s ICPAC warned that June–September 2026 rainfall is likely below normal across much of the Greater Horn of Africa, with higher risk for Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, and parts of Sudan and Kenya—raising pressure on health and nutrition planning. Health Diplomacy & Partnerships: Ethiopia also reaffirmed closer work with WHO, the African Union, and partners to meet Sustainable Development Goals. Aid and Health Systems: A separate thread this week highlighted how major donor aid cuts are reshaping health funding realities across Africa.
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