1. Africa CDC seeks an accounting of Ebola funds

Africa CDC, the African Union’s public-health agency, has asked Ebola-response partners to account for more than $700 million in donor funding. Its director-general says donors disbursed $926.66 million to implementing partners, while Congolese health officials have traced roughly $200 million through the partners’ disclosures.

2. Drone strikes and a road closure affect Masisi

Government-aligned positions near Musimba and Shovu were reportedly struck by drones attributed to the FRN. After separate fighting with Wazalendo, the movement suspended traffic on the Nyabiondo–Mutongo–Pinga road.

3. Kenya confirms a second, linked Ebola case

A relative of Kenya’s first Ebola patient tested positive after developing symptoms while already in quarantine. Kenyan health authorities say the cases are linked and have found no evidence of wider community transmission.

4. Health workers begin strike action

Health-sector staff have begun strike action over outstanding pay and employment demands. Participation varies among Lubumbashi hospitals, and health workers in Kasaï have also stopped work.

5. Ebola disrupts training and schools in the DRC

The University of Kisangani suspended medical students’ clinical placements for 30 days amid protective-equipment concerns. In Ituri, 25 pupils have contracted Ebola since the school year began, including ten who died; two North Kivu health centers are under restrictions after suspected cases.