Ebola Funding & Kenya Quarantine Court Fight: The US White House is seeking over $1.4bn from Congress for the widening Ebola outbreak, including $800m for humanitarian response and a Kenya quarantine centre for Americans, a plan already tied up in Kenya’s courts and facing public opposition. Ebola Spread Beyond the Epicentre: France confirmed its first Ebola case linked to the DRC outbreak, while DRC prepares trials of two treatments for the Bundibugyo strain—raising the stakes for regional infection control. Pharma Oversight Push: Health CS Aden Duale announced fresh registration requirements for pharmacies, chemists, manufacturers and facilities handling pharmaceutical products from July 1, 2026, linked to digital tracking and compliance platforms. Digital Health for UHC: Experts highlighted how Kenya’s digital health systems—like the Afyangu patient portal—can improve access to records, streamline services and support Universal Health Coverage. School Mental Health Focus: Mombasa Governor Nassir urged education leaders to strengthen learner support systems, with preventive mental health measures and meal support under “No Child Left Behind.” Diabetes & Infection Case Alert: A detailed medical report links type 2 diabetes complications with Klebsiella pneumoniae leading to severe invasive abscesses, underscoring the need for early care. Protest Anniversary Security: Nairobi braced for possible violence as police shut down parts of the city ahead of June 25 protests, with fears of “goon” violence and heavy security presence. Teacher PAYE Shock Explained: TSC said reduced June salaries followed a payroll anomaly that mistakenly applied duplicate NSSF tax relief, now corrected. HELB Relief for KMTC: KMTC students will soon be eligible to apply for HELB funding, aligning medical trainees with other tertiary students. World Refugee Day, Aid Cuts Bite: Reports from Dadaab and other camps describe reduced rations and pressure on refugees as global aid funding drops.