Rubella Vaccination: A CDC analysis reports modeled global rubella birth-defect cases have dropped about 73% since 2012, but the African Region still carries most of the burden—89% of estimated cases in 2024—highlighting the need to protect pregnant women and close vaccine gaps where rubella shots are not yet in routine schedules. Health Financing: Gabon is set to strengthen health emergency readiness and rural development after new financing accords, including a World Bank Health Security Programme loan and grant covering Cameroon, CAR, Gabon and Congo, plus additional funding for rural infrastructure via the Islamic Development Bank. Ebola Response (DRC): Ebola in the DRC is surging, with WHO calling it the fastest-growing outbreak on record; the report notes international support efforts, including expanded testing and training, as cases spread beyond initial areas. Women’s Health & Advocacy: Merck Foundation and Africa’s First Ladies spotlight health priorities tied to diabetes, hypertension, infertility stigma, and ending child marriage/GBV, reinforcing prevention and early detection messages across African countries. Connectivity & Access: Airtel and Starlink launched Africa’s first satellite-to-phone service in the DRC, enabling direct satellite connection for compatible phones in areas without mobile coverage—an indirect boost for health communication and service access.