Maternal health boost: A newly rehabilitated maternity ward at Moyamba Government Hospital was commissioned, a major step to improve maternal and newborn care in the district. Newborn survival push: Sierra Leone’s Gender Minister urged stronger healthcare systems to cut preventable newborn deaths, calling out gaps in antenatal, delivery and postnatal services and the impact of child marriage and harmful practices. Capacity building for nurses: China’s 27th medical team delivered its first public academic lecture at Njala University (Bo Campus), training nursing students on early detection and standardized interventions for common ENT diseases through case simulations. Health services expansion: Government is nearing completion of two 100-bed hospitals in Pujehun District (Zimmi and Kpakedu) to extend care to underserved communities. Clinic for court staff: Sierra Leone’s Judiciary began construction of its first Judiciary Clinic in Freetown to support the mental and physical wellbeing of judges and court workers. Disease surveillance support: The Ministry of Health and NPHA received 16 Honda motorbikes from WHO (Pandemic Fund support) to strengthen disease surveillance and faster outbreak response. Ebola watch regionally: Liberia reported no Ebola cases but stressed continued vigilance as flare-ups remain a threat.