Ebola Update (DRC): The Democratic Republic of Congo says the Ebola outbreak has passed its peak, with WHO noting transmission has declined in some areas but remains high, as teams push surveillance, rapid detection, contact monitoring, treatment and vaccination across 63 health zones in seven provinces. Measles-Rubella Vaccination (Uganda): Uganda is in the final stretch of a nationwide measles-rubella drive, with 5.5m children already vaccinated (72%) against a 7.6m target, as health teams work in districts and community outposts despite reports of hesitancy in places like Wakiso. HIV Testing Strategy (Uganda): Experts urge Uganda to rethink HIV testing beyond facility-based approaches, using community and population “hotspots” and outbreak-style contact tracing to reach the 1 in 7 people who still don’t know their status. Cancer Care & Access (Uganda): Uganda Cancer Institute reports successful bone marrow transplant outcomes, highlighting efforts to reduce medical travel by attracting more foreign patients, especially from EAC neighbours. Health System Gaps (Uganda): A delayed diabetes diagnosis story shows how long symptom delays and cost fears can end in severe outcomes like double amputation. Cancer Screening (Uganda): More men in Busoga are turning up for prostate cancer screening after programme rollouts, with organisers targeting thousands for screening alongside cervical, breast and HPV services. Public Health Workforce (Uganda): Reports highlight concerns over radiographer staffing deficits and health worker recruitment pressures, raising delivery risks in public hospitals. Medicines & Safety (Uganda): Uganda warns cannabis investors against licence diversion into illicit markets, while another report tackles the dangers of counterfeit products on shelves. Health Policy & Governance (Uganda): Parliament orders an audit of the delayed Lubowa Hospital project, as oversight concerns continue.