Ebola Response Watch: Africa CDC and African leaders marked a key Ebola milestone in the DRC, urging stronger international support as Uganda reported 42 days without a new case and a Nature Medicine study linked maternity-ward training and support to a 22% drop in early perinatal deaths. Health Systems Planning: At WHO’s Africa regional meeting in Addis Ababa, ministers adopted three 10-year strategies (2026–2035) focused on health financing, the workforce, and medical regulation—aiming to train and retain millions more workers by 2035. Mauritius Drug Policy Focus: Mauritius’ National Agency for Drug Control says the drug situation is worsening with cheap synthetic drugs and new psychoactive substances, pushing the country to move beyond a “war on drugs” model toward prevention, harm reduction, treatment and rehabilitation. Travel Health Measures: Countries tightened entry rules for travellers with recent links to Ebola-affected areas, including health declarations and screening/quarantine steps, with India rolling out an online passenger health self-declaration portal for arrivals. Maternal Care Gains: The sub-Saharan maternity-ward program highlighted in the Ebola update adds a practical, low-cost angle to reducing early perinatal deaths.