Mental Health Policy: Malaysia launched the National Suicide and Fatal Injury Registry (NSFIRM) and Postvention Services Guidelines, with lawmakers urging stronger crisis helpline standards and warning that “many helplines mean little if nobody picks up the phone.” Healthcare Access & Delivery: Malaysia’s Health Ministry pushed a “medicine-by-post” financing initiative, aiming to finish its healthcare transformation agenda within the 15th parliamentary term and improve patient service delivery. Women’s Health & Leadership: Tributes followed the death of Malaysia’s former first lady Dr Hasmah Ali, 100, with family saying her condition deteriorated suddenly after appearing well the night before. Global Health Sovereignty: Ghana rejected a US health financing package over demands for pathogen information, medical records, and limits on drug oversight—sparking wider debate on data control in aid deals. Cardiovascular Prevention: Papua New Guinea’s Alotau marked World Heart Day with two days of NCD screening for staff, including blood pressure, blood sugar, and cardiovascular risk checks. Wellness & Nutrition: A UK piece shared autumn energy nutrition hacks, focusing on swapping refined carbs for complex carbs, eating seasonally, and building meals around protein and fibre. Tech in Health: Aviva extended its fintech partnership with Founders Factory to build new AI- and frontier-tech startups spanning insurance, wealth, health, and cybersecurity. Biotech Funding: 4BIO Capital led a €40M seed round for Aptadir Therapeutics to advance RNA inhibitors targeting Fragile X syndrome and other genetic conditions.