Ebola Response: The UK announced an extra £51m to fight the DRC Ebola outbreak, as cases and deaths keep rising and the government says it will boost surveillance, infection prevention and control, treatment access and safe burials. Cyber & Food Safety Tech: Hungry Lion says customer credentials were exposed for months, with researchers linking compromised accounts to online portals across several countries including Mauritius—raising fresh concerns for retailers’ data protection. Local Health & Wellness (Mauritius): A Mauritius pharmacist column highlights how emotional support and human connection can play a real role in healing alongside cancer treatment. Health Systems (Africa): Africa’s health ministers adopted three 10-year strategies in Ethiopia—health financing, the health workforce, and medical regulation—aiming to close major staffing gaps. Retirement & Tax (Mauritius link): A guide for South Africans retiring abroad notes Mauritius’ Retired Non-Citizen Residence Permit and explains how pension tax can still apply depending on residency and double-tax agreements. Business with Health Footprint: Shoprite’s acquisition of Vida e Caffè (with a footprint including Mauritius) signals more growth in coffee and quick-service formats that increasingly blend convenience with “healthier” offerings. Policy & Governance: A Mauritius Q&A examines where responsibility lies when administrative “blocages” delay health-related decisions, focusing on ministerial vs permanent secretary accountability.