Ebola Update: DR Congo reported 72 new Ebola cases in 24 hours, bringing confirmed infections to 782 and deaths to 181, as aid groups warn the real toll may be higher amid strained contact tracing and weak water and hygiene in epicentres like Ituri. Uganda Health Guidance: Uganda’s Ministry of Health says Ebola-free certificates are not required for outbound travel or visa applications, and urges the public to beware of fraudsters selling fake testing and certificates. Political Tension in Kampala: Opposition lawyer Erias Lukwago was detained by soldiers on orders linked to army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who vowed “hurt and pain,” escalating a dispute involving court action over alleged abduction of Kizza Besigye. Labour Migration Warning: A Ugandan rights group says 40+ migrant workers have died abroad since January 2026, with unclear circumstances in several cases and calls for better protection and documentation. Local Governance & Services: Cabinet ministers began a 10-day induction retreat at Kyankwanzi, pledging discipline and zero tolerance to corruption, while KCCA moves to digitally transform the Buyala waste facility to modernize waste management. Health & Social Needs: Nalufenya Children’s Hospital in Jinja reports 800 sickle cell cases monthly, with shortages of timely hydroxyurea cited as a cause of deaths. Environment & Livelihoods: Adjumani marked World Environment Day with a tree-planting drive under an ECOTRUST-supported World Bank-funded project, exceeding woodlot targets.