Global Health Funding: The U.S. State Department says faith-based and community health groups will receive nearly $2B under its America First Global Health Strategy, including $1.4B for hospitals, clinics and community hubs plus training for tens of thousands of community health workers. Ebola Watch: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 5,000 cases and 2,300 deaths, with the African Union warning the epidemic is far from under control amid weak health systems and armed conflict. Mental Health & Family Loss: A large Australia study finds children who experience parental loss are about twice as likely to develop mental health disorders, underscoring the need for better support after separation or death. Cardio/Respiratory Prevention: Scotland launches “Healthy Heart and Lung Checks” to catch risks earlier via blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI and lifestyle reviews, starting in Tayside, Glasgow and Grampian. Climate & Health Research Gaps: A Philippines review finds climate-health studies are growing but still concentrated in Luzon, with few using long-term climate-health data. Local Wellness & Food: A Tennessee grant-funded program will bring cooking labs and fresh local foods to schools, aiming to make healthier lunches easier to deliver. Muscle Health Science: An international team publishes “The Hallmarks of Skeletal Muscle Health” in Nature Metabolism, aiming to guide biomarkers, trials and precision approaches to healthspan.