Ebola Update (Uganda): Uganda declared itself free of Ebola after its last patient was discharged mid-June, saying there’s no sign of further spread and urging residents to stay alert as Congo’s outbreak continues. Hepatitis Screening (Nigeria): Adamawa says it has screened over 240,000 residents for hepatitis ahead of World Hepatitis Day, pushing early testing and stigma-free care. Toxic Waste Justice (Côte d’Ivoire): UN experts renewed calls for justice for victims of Trafigura’s “Probo Koala” toxic waste dumping, saying accountability and remedies still lag 20 years on. Sanitation Push (Ghana): Jospong Group urged a whole-society approach to National Sanitation Day, backing media-led accountability to improve local delivery. HIV/AIDS Conference (Benin): Benin will host ICASA 2027 in Cotonou, aiming to boost regional action on HIV, STIs, hepatitis and stronger health systems. Food Security (UN): A new UN report says over half of Africa’s population faced food insecurity in 2025, with armed violence flagged as a key driver. Health & Wellness Policy (Nigeria): Nigeria’s Senate plans legislation to lock the national census cycle at fixed 10-year intervals, citing outdated population data. Digital Health & Data Governance (Angola): A Lusophone regional workshop in Luanda focused on trusted data sharing for health and education, including cybersecurity and data protection law updates. Climate-Smart Dairy (Zimbabwe): Women dairy hubs in Mudzi are adopting spineless cactus fodder to protect livestock feed during droughts, with early results showing high germination rates. Conservation-Livelihood Link (Kenya): Kenya’s black rhino expansion work highlights how conservation partnerships can support both wildlife recovery and local economic growth. Wellness Tourism (Thailand): Thailand is ramping up wellness and longevity tourism ambitions, reflecting wider global demand for health-focused travel.