Ebola & health preparedness: Tanzania’s Premier League Board moved to calm fears after Taifa Stars’ international friendlies were cancelled due to Ebola-related restrictions by Moroccan authorities, while Tanzania’s federation said the decision followed health directives and the league schedule will be reviewed once the broader situation is assessed. Nuclear safety in healthcare: Health officials from across the region met in Nairobi to strengthen public health systems, focusing on the safe use of nuclear and radiation technologies in healthcare, with Kenya’s regulator and IAEA support highlighting border surveillance and preparedness as Ebola concerns rise. Radiation safety governance: A separate workshop in Slovenia brought together contracting parties to the Joint Convention, including Comoros, to share experience on ratification, national reporting, and participation in review cycles—aimed at improving nuclear and radiation safety capacity. Food safety at borders (Comoros): FAO support helped Comoros shift import controls toward an evidence-driven, risk-focused approach for higher-risk shipments, strengthening how cold-chain and food safety risks are checked at entry points. Bilateral health cooperation: In a Xinhua interview, Comorian President Azali Assoumani said cooperation with China is “exemplary,” citing results in socio-economic development and healthcare, as both sides look to deepen the partnership.