Burundi Human Rights Watch: The Iteka League warns of a worsening rights crisis, citing 407 deaths, 57 abductions, and 663 documented violations over June 2025–May 2026, alongside prison overcrowding at over 300% capacity. Prison Health Alarm: In Murembwe Central Prison, inmates report one meal a day, lack of drinking water, limited medical care, and disease spread—conditions that are pushing sick prisoners to rely on families for treatment. UN Rights Pressure: A UN Special Rapporteur says Burundi has seen no structural improvements since the 2015 crisis, pointing to intimidation and restrictions around elections, while Burundi rejects the findings. Regional Health Security: South Africa pledged continued support to the DRC’s Ebola response, including backing for vaccine development and safer access for humanitarian teams. Infectious Disease Capacity: Russia says its pneumoframe mobile lab is being used to detect dangerous infections and expand biological protection, with similar deployments reported in Burundi and Uganda. Public Health & Addiction: Burundi-based reporting highlights rising drug use among young people, with rehabilitation centers stepping up prevention and support. Food & Resilience: East Africa is urged to mainstream agroecology, with Burundi and Tanzania projects linking it to better yields, lower reliance on costly inputs, and stronger resilience for future health emergencies. Education for Health Equity: Gitega’s Santa Lucia Primary School for blind children appeals for help with beds, teacher replacements, and braille equipment and paper shortages.