Health Sovereignty Push: African leaders at the AU Extraordinary Summit in Accra renewed calls for “health sovereignty,” urging domestic financing, local medicine production, and stronger accountability tools as international funding tightens. NHS MS Access: England’s NHS begins routine access to fampridine for thousands of multiple sclerosis patients to help improve walking, with short trials to assess response. Heat & Public Safety: Acadiana faces an excessive heat warning with guidance on heat exhaustion signs and use of cooling centers. Maternal Health After Disaster: Venezuela’s earthquakes have left tens of thousands of pregnant women and new mothers facing disrupted care, limited food and clean water, and heightened health risks. Mental Health Under Pressure: A global AXA Mind Health report finds over a third of people in the UK affected by poor mental health, with many avoiding professional help and turning to AI tools. Polio at a Crossroads: A new report highlights missed targets, funding cuts, conflict and hesitancy, raising questions about whether eradication strategy needs a rethink. Health System Strain: Scotland’s A&E waits remain a crisis, with more people stuck for over eight hours and over 12 hours. Violence Against Care: Nigeria faces escalating attacks on health workers and facilities, with kidnappings and deaths reported across multiple states. Nutrition for Kids: Australia’s $4.9m childcare nutrition research aims to lift diet quality for young children, targeting chronic disease prevention. Local Health Investment: Greene County, Arkansas approved a grant application to remodel its local health unit, including exam rooms and HVAC upgrades.