Heat & health risk: Germany is seeing another wave of extreme heat, with reports of nearly 10,000 heat-related deaths so far this year—raising pressure on public health planning and emergency response. Maternal & newborn care: New data links aid cuts to a sharp rise in newborn deaths in sub-Saharan Africa, with neonatal mortality up 81% among refugee women across 20 nations. Infectious disease watch: WHO says the current Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is the worst on record, with 3,605 confirmed cases and 1,587 deaths as transmission accelerates amid insecurity and displacement. Cancer services: Zambia’s Cancer Diseases Hospital has reopened upgraded radiotherapy and imaging after a $31m refurbishment, aiming to cut the need for patients to travel abroad. Hepatitis B progress: Researchers in Europe are pushing toward a functional cure for chronic hepatitis B, despite vaccines and today’s antivirals not eliminating the virus. Access & prevention: A review highlights that hospital-recommended practices may reduce breastfeeding rates, adding to the debate on how to protect early nutrition. Digital ID scrutiny: Germany’s digital ID wallet faces expert doubts and missing legal backing ahead of a planned January launch.