Ebola Alert: Africa CDC says the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is accelerating fast, with 4,449 confirmed cases and 2,061 deaths, warning transmission is outpacing response and could last over a year if not stopped. Angola Health History: A 1959 Angola food-poisoning incident left about 800 people ill after unsafe, unrefrigerated food at a company picnic—prompting emergency hospital care and health officials to test samples. Catholic Health & Safety: Luanda’s Catholic youth events include a major faith gathering and a 130-kilometer pilgrimage to Muxima Shrine, with organizers stressing spiritual preparation plus road-safety and community service activities like blood donation. Cross-Border Drug Threat: Mozambique seized 1.4 tons of fentanyl at Maputo Airport; the cargo transited through Luanda, Angola, highlighting regional trafficking risks. Power & Health Access: A report on Angola’s rural electrification gap notes that even where power exists, unreliable electricity can disrupt school operations and affect medicine storage and after-dark access to care. International Solidarity: Multiple pieces mark Fidel Castro’s centenary, including remarks linking Cuba’s international medical support to African liberation and health outcomes.