Maritime Health & Humanitarian Crisis: The Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment says conditions are rapidly deteriorating aboard the hijacked MT HONOUR 25, with 5 of 17 crew now suffering health problems; food is reportedly down to rice and water is unsafe to drink, while pirates reportedly exchanged gunfire between rival groups. Regional Response Pressure: The same statement urges Somalia (as flag state), shipowners, insurers, humanitarian groups, and partners to intensify diplomatic, operational, and legal efforts for the crews’ immediate, safe, unconditional release, citing similar risks for crews of the Sward and Eureka. Disease Surveillance at Airports: Libya’s Civil Aviation Authority orders airlines to screen and report suspected Ebola symptoms on flights arriving from DRC, Uganda, and Level 1 risk countries including Djibouti, with suspected cases reported before landing and manifests shared with health control teams. Water & Health Access: A new global map highlights that over 2 billion people still lack safely managed drinking water services, underscoring ongoing risks for waterborne illness and the need for safe water infrastructure. Rural Health Context: Another data map finds only 36 countries remain majority-rural, with nearly two-thirds in Sub-Saharan Africa—an important backdrop for access to clinics, clean water, and health services.