Ebola Update (WHO): DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is “becoming increasingly heterogeneous,” with some areas seeing declining transmission while others intensify and spread geographically. A worrying shift is rising community deaths: in the week of Aug 31–Sept 6, community-confirmed deaths hit 75%, up from 56.6% two weeks earlier, linked to delays in detection, referral, transport, and trust in care. Health Workforce Gap (WHO): WHO says DR Congo needs 5,000 more health workers to keep up with the outbreak, as treatment centres expand but staffing remains strained. Response Planning (DRC/WHO): The country launched an updated 180-day Ebola response plan seeking $1.3 billion, warning that many deaths still occur in communities where people are missed as contacts or reach care too late. Tracking Spread (WHO/Researchers): For the first time in an Ebola response, anonymized mobile-phone movement data is being used to predict where the virus may surface next. Regional Support (Tanzania): Tanzania delivered 52 tonnes of medicines and medical supplies to support the Ebola fight. Community Strain (Burial Teams): In Ituri, Ebola burial teams report exhaustion and hostility from communities, as safe burials disrupt traditional rites. Other Health & Safety (Kinshasa Fire): A wedding venue fire in Kinshasa killed at least 22 people; officials suspect an electrical fault and ordered safety inspections of public venues. Sleeping Sickness Treatment (DNDi): DNDi highlights Acoziborole, a one-dose treatment for human African trypanosomiasis (“sleeping sickness”), with reported success rates up to 96%.