Public Health & Misinformation: A new report warns that propaganda and false information are eroding trust and making humanitarian work harder in a “post-truth” information environment. Ebola Response & Regional Risk: The Bundibugyo strain outbreak in DR Congo is worsening, with WHO reporting hundreds of confirmed cases and many suspected ones, while neighboring countries including Uganda and South Sudan face spillover pressure; at the same time, vaccine development is accelerating with multiple candidates moving toward trials. South Sudan Healthcare Tech: MTN South Sudan’s Yellow Care campaign will support Juba Teaching Hospital with solar power for the neonatal ward, repairs to its CT scan machine, and voice/SMS health messaging for mothers. Education & STEM Pipeline: South Sudan released 2025 S4 results with an 80.7% pass rate, and science top performers were highlighted from Darling Wisdom Academy. Governance & Digital Services: South Sudan’s parliament begins a staff screening exercise to clean up payroll and improve workforce records, including ICT-related units. Trade & Skills for Growth: ITC and Equity Group signed an East Africa deal to expand trade finance and support coffee, leather, and creative industries—linking funding with skills and market access.