El Niño Health Prep (Kenya): Kenya’s Ministry of Health has activated an El Niño contingency plan after past long-rains flooding that damaged roads, water and power—raising risks of cholera, typhoid and other diarrhoeal diseases. Malaria Control (Nigeria): Vestergaard says it has started local production of PermaNet Dual mosquito nets, aiming for 10 million nets a year and targeting insecticide-resistant mosquitoes. Ebola Funding (UK/DRC & Uganda): The UK boosted its Ebola response support to £78.7m, backing DRC and Uganda plus wider regional preparedness as cases and deaths continue to rise. Cancer Risk (Hot Drinks): A large UK study links very hot tea and coffee to about a three-fold higher risk of esophageal cancer, urging people to cool drinks. Drug-Resistant Ringworm (Global): A resistant ringworm strain has been confirmed across 29 countries, with lab identifications rising—prompting clinicians to reassess rashes that don’t improve on standard treatment. Child Protection (Nigeria): A viral video alleging repeated sexual abuse of two girls has triggered calls for immediate professional investigation and safeguarding. Genomic Care (KFSH): King Faisal Specialist Hospital highlights a genomic medicine model that expands testing and uses pharmacogenomic alerts to change treatment in many cases. Women’s Education (Togo): Togo launched a second school kit campaign for 150,000+ girls under SWEDD+, expanding coverage to more than 1,500 localities. Clean Air in Schools (Ghana): Six Accra schools will pilot waste segregation and cleaner-air practices through the SCAWS project.