Primary Care Expansion (UK): Morgan Sindall Construction will build a £16.9m Thornbury Health Centre, adding 24 consulting rooms and treatment/phlebotomy space for two GP practices, with work starting late August 2026 and completion by summer 2027. Community Health Access (Philippines): Eastern Samar’s governor welcomed new DOH and PhilHealth leadership, urging tighter coordination to overcome geographic and funding barriers for provincial hospitals and rural health units. Public Health Funding (US): McCracken County (Kentucky) received a $625,000 federal grant to curb youth nicotine and alcohol use through school-focused prevention. Immunization Push (US): Henry and Stark County health departments promoted National Immunization Awareness Month and upcoming WIC and navigator support events. Nutrition for Wellness (Global): Experts highlighted omega-3-rich fish—especially herring and salmon—as diet staples linked to cardiovascular and inflammation benefits. Mental Health Startup Fallout (US): Selena Gomez and Wondermind face investor fraud claims; Gomez’s lawyers call the allegations “completely meritless.” Infectious Disease Warning (Congo): Ebola response teams say surveillance is lagging, with many new cases found outside known contact monitoring. Health System Crisis (Gaza): Gaza’s health ministry warns oxygen generation is near collapse, citing only 12 of 34 oxygen plants still operating. Policy for Care Workers (Nebraska): State Sen. Mike Jacobson backed LB912 to create statewide training endorsement for community health workers. Local Maternal Care (US): Med Center Health dedicated its $119m High Street Tower for Women’s and Children’s Services, including a Level III NICU.