Ebola Preparedness: Sierra Leone’s health system is in the spotlight as UKHSA issues an NHS-wide alert for suspected Ebola cases, urging hospitals and GP clinics to check PPE stocks and be ready to isolate patients amid the fast-growing DRC outbreak. Vaccine Hope: Scientists say new Ebola vaccines could blunt the impact of future outbreaks, as global partners push vaccine development and early testing. Outbreak Warning: Ebola experts fear the current DRC outbreak could be heading toward a “nightmare scenario,” with concerns that transmission may be larger than confirmed cases suggest. Local Health Infrastructure: Sierra Leone’s Judiciary begins building its first-ever Judiciary Clinic in Freetown to support judges and court staff with treatment rooms, reliable water and electricity, and dedicated nursing staff. Maternal & Newborn Care: Sierra Leone’s Gender Minister calls for stronger healthcare systems to cut preventable newborn deaths, highlighting gaps in antenatal, delivery, and postnatal services. Water Safety in Freetown: Guma Valley Water Company warns deforestation and encroachment are threatening Freetown’s water supply and raising contamination risks. Capacity Building: Chinese medical teams continue training Sierra Leone nursing students at Njala University, focusing on early detection and standardized interventions for common ENT diseases.