Public Health Workforce Boost (Malaysia): Malaysia’s Public Service Department approved 66,312 new non-trade-off posts for its Health Ministry, including RM6.7bn to expand facilities and strengthen roles for medical, dental and pharmacy staff. AI for Maternal Care (Pakistan): Pakistan’s health ministry signed an MoU with LUMS’ National AI Hub to speed responsible AI use in maternal, newborn and child health, with research, policy and capacity-building plans. Preventive Care Debate (US Military): A new Pentagon directive expands annual testosterone screening for active duty and reserve personnel aged 30+, with critics and supporters arguing over benefits, stress and endocrine impacts. Heat & Smoke Safety (Ireland/US/Canada): Health groups in Ireland urged city Heat-Health Action Plans as extreme heat risks rise; across the US and Canada, wildfire smoke warnings emphasized limiting exposure, especially for kids, older adults, pregnant people and those with heart/lung disease. Privacy Enforcement (UK): NHS England launched a nationwide reminder campaign that unlawful curiosity in patient records can end careers, including dismissal and possible jail. Nutrition & Obesity Push (Bahrain/Wales): Bahrain held a nutrition symposium featuring AI and obesity prevention; Wales secured £8m for an obesity strategy treating it as a chronic condition, alongside tighter youth vaping focus. Healthcare Access & Costs (India): India reported AB PM-JAY cashless treatment of over Rs 1.91 lakh crore via 37,000+ hospitals, while also highlighting digital health record growth. Community Health & Governance (Nigeria): Nigeria launched a diaspora health programme (NiDAH-P) to coordinate overseas expertise for tertiary care; meanwhile, Nigeria’s CIoD called public-sector corporate governance a national emergency over weak controls and corruption concerns. Environmental Justice Clash (California): A court heard arguments over Imperial County’s approval of the Hell’s Kitchen lithium project near the Salton Sea, with groups challenging water, air and cumulative impacts. Local Fraud Alert (Malaysia): Sarawak warned of fake purchase orders using the health ministry’s name, urging verification and police reports.