Ebola Crisis Hits Health Systems and Trust: Eastern DRC’s Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than communities believe, with reports from Ituri describing patients and even health workers falling ill amid shortages of tests and protective gear; WHO says the response is “catching up” but warns the crisis is far from over, while aid cuts and weak capacity are complicating containment. Bundibugyo Strain and Caregiver Risk: Coverage highlights the Bundibugyo strain in particular, with no approved treatment or vaccine, and shows how women and frontline caregivers face heightened exposure as hospitals struggle to protect staff. China Steps In on Ebola Response: A Chinese medical expert team has arrived in Kinshasa for a three-month mission to support DRC’s epidemic prevention, control, and treatment capacity. US Deportation Fallout in Kinshasa: The DRC says more than half of 15 South American deportees sent from the US to Kinshasa have already left for their home countries, underscoring the “transitional” nature and controversy of the third-country removal scheme. Visa Processing Overhaul Looms for Kinshasa: The US plans to cut visa-processing posts across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 hubs, including Kinshasa, which could raise costs and travel burdens for applicants. World Cup Disruption: Ebola fears have already forced the cancellation of a Congo friendly against Chile in Spain, adding uncertainty to preparations for the tournament. DRC Gambling Oversight: Kinshasa moves to tighten supervision of the gambling sector via a centralized monitoring platform after a reported tax collection gap and FATF-related pressure.