Ebola Response in the Region: East African Community health ministers agreed to harmonise Ebola surveillance and protective measures at airports, ports and land borders, and to set up a regional technical task force to coordinate the response as cases rise in DRC and Uganda. EAC Funding and Logistics: The bloc also backed faster testing and case detection, including mobile laboratories deployed across partner states, while partners like WHO and Africa CDC launched a joint continental preparedness and response plan for six months. Burundi in the Spotlight: Burundi is named among countries facing partial restrictions in a US court ruling that struck down Trump-era immigration policies affecting asylum, work permits, green cards and citizenship decisions for applicants from 39 countries. Public Health and Safety: A separate advisory from St. Vincent and the Grenadines urges residents to avoid non-essential travel to Ebola high-risk countries, listing Burundi among them. Sports and Regional Disruptions: The Eastern Africa U18/U20 athletics championships in Arusha were postponed indefinitely due to the Ebola outbreak. Regional Connectivity: Kenya Railways and Uganda Railways reaffirmed Northern Corridor cooperation to speed freight movement and reduce delays for cargo, including cold-chain shipments. Environment and Waste: The Istanbul Zero Waste Forum pushed circular systems and food-loss reduction ahead of COP31. Water Security: A new global assessment flags unsafe drinking water as a major health risk, with many African nations among the worst affected.