Safe Water & Health: A new Environmental Performance Index assessment flags unsafe drinking water as a major public health risk, with many African countries among the lowest-ranked—driven by weak infrastructure, sanitation gaps, and climate pressure. Humanitarian Crisis in the Sahel: The UN warns about 24 million people needing aid across Burkina Faso and the wider Sahel as violence, displacement, and climate shocks worsen; schools and health centres are being forced to close, and funding is at its lowest in a decade. Border Health & Safety: Ghana’s Upper East and Burkina Faso border communities are pushing for better human security and sustainable water access, while Paga’s authorities report heavy-duty vehicle congestion near the border is fueling accidents and straining Paga District Hospital. Health System Strain: Ghana’s Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital temporarily resumed emergency admissions after overcrowding forced a short halt, highlighting ongoing pressure on critical care capacity. Health-Linked Transport Pollution: In Ghana’s north, electric bikes are gaining adopters as riders report less exhaust exposure and fewer coughs after switching from petrol bikes. Ebola Attention Gap: Coverage highlights the DRC Ebola outbreak’s severe resource shortages and the lack of treatment or vaccine, raising concerns about how underfunded and underreported the response remains. Health & Wellness Finance: Ecobank launches a Nature Bond aimed at protecting ecosystems through sustainable farming and water systems—supporting livelihoods tied to health and clean water.