World Food Safety Day: Kuwait marked the day by urging safer food across the supply chain, citing inspections, lab testing, and new digital services to cut foodborne illness. Ebola preparedness in Israel: Israel’s health ministry is readying hospitals and staff for a possible Ebola case, with guidelines on isolation, protective gear, sample handling, and reporting. Ebola response funding in Africa: Africa CDC and WHO launched a six-month “One Response” plan to raise $518m for surveillance, labs, infection control, and community engagement. Ebola screening in Kenya: Kenya says it has tested 67 people so far and screened 88,000 travellers at entry points, with isolation capacity expanded at referral hospitals. Huntington disease treatment: Real-world survey results suggest deutetrabenazine may improve quality-of-life measures for Huntington’s chorea patients. Maternal health push in Egypt: Egypt launched a national midwifery programme with WHO, UNFPA and UNICEF to reduce maternal and newborn deaths. Healthcare access gaps: Studies and reports highlight loneliness and healthcare shortfalls among elderly in Nepal’s Upper Mustang, plus staff/drug shortages in Nigeria’s Ondo, Osun and Ekiti hospitals. Food policy for prevention: Bangladesh experts renewed calls for front-of-package warning labels to tackle ultra-processed food risks and rising NCDs.