Ebola Update (DRC/Uganda): The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has pushed deaths to about 648, with roughly 1,830 confirmed cases and a case fatality rate around 35%, while Uganda reports additional deaths and confirmed cases. Frontline Health (DRC): Ebola response workers in Bundibugyo went on strike over unpaid wages, disrupting surveillance, safe burials, and community outreach—key steps for stopping spread. South Sudan Health System Pressure: ICRC reports medical evacuations in South Sudan rose by over 50% in the first half of 2026, with surgeries at Juba Military Hospital up nearly 30% as fighting limits access to care. Polio Prevention (Cross-border): Ethiopia and South Sudan coordinated a polio vaccination push in high-risk border areas and refugee camps, immunizing over one million children under five after cVDPV1 cases were detected near the border. Safety & Emergency Care (Juba): A lightning strike in Juba killed a 60-year-old man and injured another, highlighting ongoing risks during storms. Local Security & Treatment (Eastern Equatoria): An advisor to the Eastern Equatoria governor survived a Kapoeta–Torit road ambush and was airlifted to Juba for specialised care; officials called for perpetrators to be arrested. Independence & Public Services: As South Sudan marks 15 years of independence, multiple reports stress that peace, unity, and better access to healthcare and essential services remain urgent for children and families.