Ebola Crisis: DR Congo’s confirmed Ebola cases have surged past 2,000, with WHO warning the real toll could be 2–4 times higher as transmission spreads into new areas. Cross-border Travel Curbs: The US has started restricting Americans who have been in Congo, Uganda and South Sudan from returning home until they spend at least three weeks elsewhere, as airport screening rules near expiry. Health & Service Delivery: Soroti health workers were warned not to use government motorcycles for personal errands, with officials stressing they’re meant for immunisation and outreach. Local Governance & Safety: Uganda Railways Corporation defended lack of automated barriers at crossings, saying reckless driving is the main cause after a bus–train crash in Mukono. Parliament & Education: MPs passed a resolution to review Uganda’s undergraduate sponsorship programme and expand District Quota slots for disadvantaged students. Economy & Finance: World Bank kept Uganda in the low-income category for FY2027 despite government’s lower-middle-income claim. Business & Health Access: UniHealth commissioned an eye care and ophthalmology department at UMC Victoria Hospital, Kampala, starting cataract surgeries. Sports: Parliament’s debate aside, football news hit too—Uganda-linked regional sports coverage included AFC Leopards funding pledges (Kenya). Agriculture & Food Systems: Ugandan agronomist Edward Mukiibi continues expanding Slow Food’s push for small-scale farmers and sustainable food. Politics & Rights: Opposition leader Joel Ssenyonyi raised concerns in Parliament over the disappearance of former MP Muwanga Kivumbi after bail.