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Pandemic warning: WHO says the world is sliding toward a worse, more damaging pandemic despite new tools—risk is rising faster than preparedness, with climate change, mobility and conflict pushing outbreaks, and even AI tools flagged as needing stronger safeguards. Ebola pressure on Africa: The warning lands as WHO treats a fresh Ebola situation in the DRC and Uganda as a major threat, with border spread concerns and no approved Bundibugyo-specific tools. Funding squeeze: Africa CDC links the strain to shrinking donor support, urging health “sovereignty” as governments struggle to fund rapid responses. Botswana polio fight: Botswana’s Ministry of Health is pushing back hard against polio vaccine misinformation during a door-to-door oral campaign for children 0–59 months, stressing it’s an emergency boost for Type 2 protection—not a replacement for routine shots. Local capacity boost: A Chinese medical team is supporting care delivery at Princess Marina Hospital in Gaborone, highlighting ongoing cross-border health support. Health accountability: Botswana’s Auditor General reports COVID-19 funds spent on non-COVID activities, including parties and retreats—raising fresh questions on oversight.

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