Ebola Watch (DR Congo): A pre-World Cup friendly between DR Congo and Chile in Spain was cancelled after local health authorities cited Ebola risks, with DR Congo already based in Belgium following an outbreak and players facing US entry rules including a mandatory isolation period. Global Health Leadership: Belgium’s Peter Piot and DR Congo’s Jean‑Jacques Muyembe were jointly awarded the Virchow Prize 2026 for decades of Ebola work and for strengthening global epidemic preparedness and cooperation. Cardio Health (Belgium study): Belgian researchers report that among men in the Master@Heart cohort, higher lifetime endurance exercise hours were linked to higher self-reported atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter rates. Burn Care Innovation (Belgium-linked): A Belgian plastic surgeon behind a lugworm-blood oxygenating gel for burn victims is in line for a major European invention prize after successful use in major fire disasters. Nutrition & Wellness (Belgium footprint): Lactalis has acquired UK active nutrition brand Protein Works, expanding further into fitness and wellness products sold across Europe including Belgium. Public Health & Policy (Belgium): Belgium’s Planning Bureau listed 264 possible budget measures to close the deficit, including proposals that would cut healthcare spending and benefits. Wellness Tourism (Belgium): UNESCO-listed Great Spa Towns of Europe highlights Spa, Belgium, as part of a wider summer programme celebrating thermal wellness culture.