Ebola Watch: Eastern DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed two babies linked to a church-run orphanage in Bunia, as the virus spreads into a new health zone in Ituri—health workers warn malnutrition and conflict could raise risks for children. Disaster Response: Russia has handed Madagascar emergency recovery equipment for Cyclones Fytia and Gezani, including power systems and portable water purification units, to clear debris, restore roads and support drinking water access. Health Systems & Care: Elder Gong’s Africa South visit highlighted church-backed support for care delivery, including physiotherapy equipment handed over at Hospital Central da Beira and work with UNICEF on maternal units. Food & Farming Resilience: Southern Africa’s Rural Women’s Assembly urged governments to put women smallholder farmers at the center of food and climate policy, citing their role in building resilient food systems. Biodiversity for Livelihoods: Researchers say strengthening biodiversity value chains—like forest-based enterprises in Madagascar—could boost rural jobs and income while supporting conservation. Biosecurity Alert: Australia seized 100,000+ illegal exotic cockroaches from a breeder, including Madagascar hissing cockroaches, underscoring risks from wildlife trafficking and invasive species. Eye Health Funding Push: CBM Ireland called for funded, binding commitments to global eye health ahead of a major November 2026 summit, warning preventable blindness persists due to gaps between promises and delivery.