Ebola Response: Mauritius has introduced temporary entry restrictions linked to the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan after the latest Ebola outbreak, banning foreign nationals who travelled, transited or stayed in those countries within the past 21 days; Mauritian citizens and foreign residents with valid permits can still enter but must complete a mandatory 21-day quarantine, with enhanced screening, risk assessments, isolation of symptomatic travellers, and stronger contact-tracing at entry points. Business Impact: The same Ebola concerns have led organisers to postpone the July 26–29 U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Mauritius, citing health and safety guidance from the WHO and Mauritius health authorities. Regional Health Coordination: Kenya and Uganda have launched a joint assessment mission at the Busia border with ECSA-HC to review Ebola preparedness, screening systems and standard operating procedures, using WHO-developed tools to identify gaps and apply immediate corrective measures. Public Health Context: A Moody’s report warns that nearly 88% of Sub-Saharan Africa’s workforce is in the informal economy, weakening tax collection and limiting funding for essentials like healthcare—making outbreak response and long-term health investment harder. Local Heritage & Health Link: A Mauritius workshop gathered heritage experts to strengthen preservation of indentured labour history across the Indian Ocean, supporting community wellbeing through shared cultural memory.