Global Health Sovereignty: WHO and African Union leaders urged African-led health sovereignty to cut dependence on external financing, strengthen “centers of excellence,” and keep investments working locally. Rural Care & Workforce: Indiana University School of Medicine is using Rural Health Transformation funding to boost rural ER readiness for obstetric and pediatric patients, aiming to stabilize or transfer care safely. Hospital Leadership Transition: UP Health System in Michigan confirmed CEO Tonya Darner will leave in September, with interim leadership plans underway. Community Health Funding: CHRISTUS Health awarded $300,000 to five East Texas nonprofits expanding access to food, healthcare, and housing supports. Brain Health Access: A Brain Health and Dementia Care Expo in Wenatchee invites the public to learn local resources for dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s care. Public Health Alerts: Benton County, Washington confirmed a West Nile virus case and urged mosquito-bite prevention; the Dominican Republic intensified dengue prevention with “Eliminate, Clean and Cover” guidance. Mental Health Impact: A study found children who lose a parent face about double the mental health disorder rates of kids living with both parents. Wellness & Prevention in Schools: Horizon Behavioral Health won a $4M SAMHSA grant to expand school-based behavioral health services for ages 5–21. Heart Care Recognition: Faith Health earned an American College of Cardiology registry award for sustained excellence in chest pain and heart attack care. Health Tech & Research: Perceptra, a Thai AI startup, launched an AI mammography tool for Asian breast tissue analysis as it expands into international markets. Health & Choice in the Spotlight: Dolly Parton’s final health updates and death at 80 renewed public attention on long-term health struggles and end-of-life conversations.