Ebola Vaccine Push: CEPI is committing about $60 million to speed development of Ebola Bundibugyo vaccines, including work led by Moderna and partners, as the outbreak in eastern DR Congo (282 confirmed cases, 42 deaths) is declared a public health emergency. Local Health Leadership: At Mbera refugee camp in Mauritania, nurse Abidine Ould Sidewa is credited with strengthening triage, malnutrition screening, zero-dose vaccinations, and health education for new arrivals—aimed at cutting preventable deaths. Mauritania–Egypt Health Talks: Egypt and Mauritania discussed expanding cooperation in medical training, preventive healthcare, and pharmaceuticals, including a planned visit to Egypt’s drug manufacturing and regulatory hub. Clean Cooking for Health: The AfDB launched a clean cooking program backed by Italy’s Rome Process/Mattei Plan Financing Facility, targeting about one million households and aiming to reduce major health and emissions burdens. Sahel Humanitarian Strain: UN OCHA says around 24 million people across the Sahel need humanitarian help, with violence and climate shocks forcing health centre closures and worsening access to care. Health Risks from Dust: Sahara dust is expected to bring eye, throat, and respiratory irritation, with higher risk for children, the elderly, and asthma patients.