Ebola Response: DRC has started vaccinating frontline health workers against the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Kisangani (Tshopo), using Ervebo under a compassionate-use framework; officials say 50,000+ doses are in hand and vaccination will expand across affected zones as WHO warns the epidemic is still accelerating. Public Health Guidance: WHO issued updated temporary recommendations for Bundibugyo Ebola, adding clearer steps for surveillance, infection control, clinical care, risk communication, plus new guidance on social measures, mass gatherings, and domestic mobility. Outbreak Pressure Points: WHO says the curve has slowed but not “bent,” with cases and deaths still rising and a major share of fatalities occurring in communities rather than treatment centers—highlighting gaps in early detection and referral. National Dialogue: President Félix Tshisekedi announced a “national dialogue for peace, cohesion and state refoundation” starting in the provinces, aiming to address security and political crises while opposition voices question the format. Education Disruption: Kinshasa suspended academic and para-academic activities in Goma and Bukavu amid the security crisis tied to AFC-M23 control, affecting multiple public higher education institutions. Regional Tech & Health Supply: EU4Health/HaDEA signed new contracts to support outbreak testing and diagnostics, including RT-PCR kits for Ebola Bundibugyo response. Transport & Local Tech: New reporting highlights how Kinshasa and other cities rely on small river cargo craft (baleinières), with ongoing research into their materials, propulsion, and the know-how behind this artisanal transport system. Infrastructure Finance: Mota-Engil is set to sign a long-term concession to rehabilitate and run the DRC section of the Lobito copper-cobalt railway, potentially backed by US financing.