Ebola Watch: Africa CDC says suspected Ebola cases in the DRC and Uganda have topped 1,000 (1,077 suspected, 246 probable deaths) since the DRC’s May 15 outbreak, with lab-confirmed cases rising (129 in the DRC, 8 in Uganda) and Somalia named among countries at high risk. Regional Health Security: IGAD launched a $31.9m PREPARE project to strengthen cross-border pandemic readiness across Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda, focusing on surveillance, labs, and emergency-trained health workers. Somalia Health & Care Access: A study on Somali intensive care highlights how patient and family beliefs, cost anxiety, and trust can drive refusals of mechanical ventilation—an important window into end-of-life decision barriers. Humanitarian Support for Children: The LEGO Foundation pledged $97m with the International Rescue Committee to expand play-based learning for 5 million children across East Africa and the Middle East, with Somalia among potential focus countries. Health System Capacity: Ethiopia is pushing to become a medical tourism hub by upgrading tertiary care, equipment, pharmaceuticals, and AI diagnostics, noting patients already travel from Somalia and neighboring areas.