Gavi Vaccine Governance: Angola’s Health Minister Sílvia Lutucuta was elected vice-chair of Gavi’s implementing countries committee in Geneva, boosting Luanda’s role in global vaccine coverage planning for 2026–2030. Child Protection Policy: Vice-President Esperança da Costa reiterated the Executive’s commitment to ending violence against children, linking it to stronger legislation and youth development goals. Health System Funding Push: SADC parliamentarians meeting in Luanda urged higher health-sector budgets and better execution, warning many countries fall short of the Abuja target of 15% of national spending. Ebola Economic Shock (Regional): UN agencies warn the Central Africa Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6bn and push nearly one million more people into poverty if it spreads toward countries including Angola. Polio Vaccination Gaps (Regional): Namibia acknowledged missed children during polio response campaigns despite reaching over 90% coverage, highlighting the need for tighter microplanning, logistics, and cold-chain checks. Major Surgery in Angola: A Sumbe hospital team removed a 20-kilogram ovarian cyst in a first-of-its-kind complex procedure for Cuanza-Sul, reducing the need for patient transfers. Digital Learning for Health Workforce (Angola-linked): MBRGI and The Digital School launched a digital learning initiative targeting 500,000+ people across six countries including Angola, with teacher training and job-ready skills.