Health Workforce & Safety: Uganda’s WHO health-worker shortage list update has sparked mixed reactions, with officials saying some cadres are now producing enough staff while shortages persist in others—raising concerns about future exporting of nurses and midwives. Ebola Watch (DRC): Africa CDC warns the DRC Ebola outbreak is still active in 45 health zones despite a recent drop in reported cases, citing insecurity and community resistance that may be hiding ongoing transmission. UHC & Pandemic Readiness: UNGA81 discussions put universal health coverage and health security together, stressing resilient primary health systems, community engagement, and fair access to tools during outbreaks. Drug Safety: Uganda’s National Drug Authority warned people against an illegal energy drink linked to undeclared sildenafil, urging consumers to avoid products without proper authorization. Food Security & Women’s Health: A CARE report says climate shocks, rising prices, and conflict are worsening hunger for women in Burundi and other countries, with aid cuts hitting health services and local economies. Burundi Context: Burundi signed an agreement with the US to accept some third-country deportees, with conditions tied to prosecution and terrorism suspicions. Regional Health Cooperation: EAC consultations in Rumbek included healthcare priorities as the bloc drafts a political confederation constitution. Nile Water & Health Link: Burundi’s President backed Egypt’s Nile water concerns as an “existential issue,” with leaders stressing cooperation to protect lives and development.