Ebola Update: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has become the second largest ever recorded, with WHO reporting 3,605 confirmed cases and 1,587 deaths as of July 30, and Ituri driving most of the burden—while Kinshasa residents say daily life stays steady as prevention messaging ramps up. US Travel Rules: New US Ebola-related travel restrictions are tightening return for frontline staff, with a 21-day rule and “Do Not Board” screening affecting departures from the DRC. Bridge & Commerce: A June 3 bridge collapse in Hombo (Walikale territory) left both sides in the river; no deaths were reported, but the split between local sectors threatens food shortages and local trade unless repairs move fast. Politics & Third Term: Kinshasa is debating a controversial referendum law that could open the door to a third term for President Félix Tshisekedi, after the constitutional court approved a pathway tied to “major dysfunction.” DRC–Rwanda Tensions: Congo and Rwanda clash over a proposed FDLR disarmament protocol—Kigali calls it inconsistent with a US-brokered peace deal. Humanitarian Response Under Pressure: In Bunia, misinformation has fueled attacks on Red Cross Ebola burial teams, showing trust and safe practices are as critical as medicine. Security in the East: Suspected ADF fighters killed dozens of civilians in Ituri’s Babila Babombi area, with reports citing mining and cocoa communities being targeted for “protection” payments. Health Beyond Ebola: Research highlights ongoing gaps in pediatric TB detection and care-seeking in eastern DRC, underscoring how multiple health crises strain families and clinics.