Ebola Update: DR Congo’s Health Minister says confirmed Ebola cases have climbed to 933, with 245 deaths, and 80 recoveries reported from Ituri—while WHO notes 75 healthcare workers have been infected. Hunger Crisis at Treatment Sites: Patients are reportedly fleeing Ebola centres for food, as hunger and weak nutrition support undermine containment; authorities track thousands exposed. Cross-Border Pressure: UN agencies warn the outbreak is becoming regional, with UNHCR pushing preparedness in neighboring countries to stop transmission without blocking people seeking safety. Aid and Response Funding: The UN has allocated $4 million from CERF to support Uganda’s Ebola response, including health logistics, screening, and food support, while partners delivered medical supplies and set up screening at Kinshasa’s airport. Community Trust Strain: Experts say anger and mistrust—plus shortages of protective gear, fuel, and testing—are complicating response efforts. Church Under Threat: Kinshasa priests warn insecurity is increasingly organized around parishes, with attacks on clergy and church staff. Youth and Faith in Pop Culture: Kinshasa’s “rapping priest” Jean-Pierre Mongambi is using rap to draw young people back to the Church, blending gospel with street energy. Politics and Protests: A referendum bill tied to constitutional change has sparked violent crackdowns in Kinshasa as opposition fears term-limit extensions for President Tshisekedi. Digital Identity Push: RDC-PASS, a national digital identity ecosystem under a 20-year public-private partnership, was launched in Kinshasa as a step toward modernizing public services.