Ebola Response: Africa CDC is urging the immediate rollout of the DRC government’s Ervebo vaccine plan to curb a rapidly escalating Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, after the country requested 100,000 doses; latest figures cited put confirmed cases at 4,449 and deaths at 2,061, with the fatality rate around 46%. Outbreak Pressure: WHO and partners say the epidemic is outpacing response, with contact tracing below targets and treatment centres under strain, while UNICEF warns the crisis is hitting children hard and disrupting routine care. Genomes & Origins: New research published in Nature Medicine links the current virus to a recent animal spillover rather than an older human strain, helping explain how fast it’s spreading. Community & Travel Policy: Africa CDC and WHO stress village-centered community action and advise against unnecessary travel or trade restrictions, pushing instead for surveillance, labs, preparedness, and cross-border coordination. Security & Daily Life: Islamic State-linked ADF fighters are blamed for a deadly Ituri village attack with killings, looting, and abductions, while a Kinshasa boat was released after Ebola fears proved unfounded. Urban Culture: Kinshasa’s To Skater Festival is bringing skateboarding, street art, music, and film to challenge stigma and grow a new generation of urban athletes. Health & Care Access: Oxford-linked training is boosting maternity care quality at Vanga Hospital in Bandundu, where rural women often arrive too late for complications. Identity & Rights: With the DRC preparing for its first census in 42 years, residents like a Bunia man say being counted could finally mean official recognition and identity documents.