Ebola Cost Warning: The UN says the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo could cost Africa up to $3.6bn and trigger major job losses, with 1,307 cases and 377 deaths reported since May 15—especially worrying because there’s no tested vaccine or treatment for this strain. Public Health Response Pressure: Congo has banned gatherings and mass demonstrations in several provinces far from the outbreak, a move critics say could restrict freedom of speech while health authorities try to slow spread. Malaria Prevention Push (Luanda): Angola’s biomedical scientists association is urging stronger malaria prevention, including soil treatment, more research, and better training—while calling for tighter regulation of unregistered biomedical professionals. Polio Milestone (Namibia): Namibia reports it has interrupted cVDPV2 transmission after reaching over 90% vaccination coverage, with no detections since March 4, 2026. Disaster Readiness (Angola): Angola plans to fund its 2026–2027 calamities and disasters contingency plan with over AKZ 260.6bn, including a permanent emergency fund and medical support, shelter, and recovery measures. Health System Capacity (Huambo): Angola’s defense ministry says construction of a regional military hospital in Huambo is 48% complete, aiming to boost healthcare response for the public. Malaria & Health Workforce Oversight: The Luanda biomedical group also says it’s finding and reporting professionals practicing without registration, warning this undermines service quality. Water Access Data: A new global map highlights that more than 2bn people still lack safely managed drinking water—useful context for Angola’s water and sanitation planning.