Mogadishu Violence Disrupts Health Response: Heavy gunfire and explosions rocked Mogadishu for a second day as a political crisis over delayed elections spiralled into street-fighting between government forces and opposition militia, forcing thousands to flee and putting Somalia’s fragile Ebola coordination at risk—Martini Hospital had been designated as the national centre for suspected Ebola testing. Ebola Pressure Builds in the Region: UN and WHO-backed teams in eastern DRC are supporting Ebola treatment centres, surveillance, and essential medicines, but attacks on frontline workers and mistrust are complicating prevention; in Uganda, screening and rapid response teams are being expanded at key entry points. Reproductive Health Focus: A Somalia-focused discussion highlights how myths, partner dynamics, and service trust shape contraception decisions, pointing to major gaps in modern family planning use and birth spacing needs. Food Insecurity Spike Linked to Global Shocks: WFP warns that Hormuz-related supply and fuel disruptions are worsening hunger; Somalia alone saw millions pushed into acute food insecurity as aid funding strains deepen. Medical Tourism Safety Alarm (Somali Families Affected): A deadly Delhi hotel fire killed at least 21 people, including Somali nationals, with reports of blocked exits and missing fire clearances—raising concerns about unsafe lodging around hospitals.