Ebola Vaccine Work: A new Ebola variant, “Bundibugyo ebolavirus,” is spreading in eastern DRC, and teams are working on a vaccine that could take time before it’s usable in humans. Dengue Prevention: KNUST has joined the DENSTAR project to speed dengue vaccine development in Africa, aiming to support licensure and evaluation of a single-dose vaccine starting June 1, 2026. Hospital Mix-Up in Ghana: A missing corpse case at Oda Government Hospital took a shocking turn when the wrong body was prepared for burial, later traced to the Suhum Government Hospital morgue. Alcohol Harm Watch: A 2026 Data Commons report ranks Uganda as Africa’s top alcohol consumer (11.30 litres per person annually), with other countries also high—raising public health concerns around harmful drinking. Food Security & Health: Sierra Leone reviewed its cassava viral diseases preparedness plan to protect livelihoods and reduce outbreak risk. Maternal Health & Malaria: A malaria-in-pregnancy reminder highlights WHO guidance on preventive treatment during antenatal care to cut severe illness and deaths. Community Health & Safety: Central Africa’s Yaounde workshop targets illicit financial flows that can undermine health and development funding.