Ebola Update (WHO): WHO says DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is becoming “increasingly heterogeneous,” with some areas seeing declining transmission while others intensify and spread further. A major red flag: community deaths are rising—confirmed deaths in the community hit 75% (Aug. 31–Sept. 6), up from 56.6% two weeks earlier—pointing to delays in detecting illness, referral to treatment, transport barriers, and low trust in care. Health Workforce Gap (WHO): WHO also says the response needs 5,000 more health workers to keep up with growing demand for Ebola treatment beds and staffing. Response Planning (DRC/WHO): DR Congo and partners launched an updated 180-day Ebola response plan seeking $1.3 billion, warning that many people still die in communities before being identified as contacts. Burial Teams Under Strain (Ituri): In Ituri, frontline burial teams say workload is rising and communities are increasingly hostile, even as safe burials remain essential to stop transmission. Mobile Data Tracking (WHO): Health officials are using anonymized mobile-phone movement data to predict where Ebola may surface next, aiming to guide limited surveillance faster than traditional methods. Non-Ebola Health Shock (Kinshasa Fire): Separately, a wedding venue fire in Lingwala, Kinshasa killed at least 22 and injured several others; officials suspect an electrical fault and ordered safety inspections of public venues. Regional Support (Tanzania): Tanzania delivered 52 tonnes of medicines and medical supplies to support DR Congo’s Ebola response, including protective equipment for healthcare workers.