Ebola Response Under Strain (DRC/Uganda): The WHO has declared the DRC Ebola outbreak a public health emergency, but reporting shows suspected cases and deaths are still rising, with the DRC later revising suspected counts downward after testing rules out many “Ebola-like” illnesses; Uganda meanwhile confirmed six new infections, bringing its total to 15, as contact monitoring ramps up. Global Health Travel & Access: Dubai plans to streamline medical visas and create a coordinated patient journey with integrated systems across immigration, healthcare, and insurance to cut red tape for international patients. Universal Health Care Push (Bangladesh): Bangladesh’s finance minister says UHC will be introduced in the next budget to reduce high out-of-pocket spending, using a coordinated public-private-NGO approach. Cancer Care Progress (Prostate): ASCO coverage highlights the PROTEUS trial, reporting improved metastasis-free survival with intensified hormone therapy around radical prostatectomy. Public Health & Prevention (Indonesia/Nigeria): Indonesia expands free hepatitis screening to reach 136 million people, while Nigeria launches a major integrated vaccination drive targeting over 109 million children and adolescents. Health System Capacity (UK): A UK council’s adult social care service was rated “requires improvement,” citing long waits and overdue reviews. Climate & Health Risks (Sri Lanka/NL): Sri Lanka warns El Niño-linked hotter, drier months could pressure water and public health, while the Netherlands introduces a new heat intensity index as heat plans lag.