Health Workforce Boost: Merck Foundation’s 13th Africa Asia Luminary (June 18–19, virtual) highlighted how it has funded 2,600+ scholarships for healthcare providers across 52 countries and 44 underserved specialties, with many alumni becoming first specialists in their home countries. Gabon Spotlight: Gabon’s First Lady, Zita Oligui Nguema, joined the conference, underscoring local leadership in strengthening patient care and tackling health and social stigma. Ebola Preparedness for Wildlife: Uganda conservationists and health authorities are stepping up protection for mountain gorillas amid Ebola concerns, including support like non-contact thermometers and surveillance tools to safeguard both animal and visitor health. Energy for Health Access: World Bank and AfDB’s Mission 300 said it has connected 50 million+ people to electricity across 40 African countries, aiming to reach 300 million by 2030—progress that can support clinics, education, and safer service delivery. Community Health & Environment: A call at Kenya’s Our Ocean Conference urges an end to industrial krill fishing in the Southern Ocean to protect the marine food chain that supports coastal livelihoods and health across Africa.