Ebola Response & Travel Advisories: The UAE issued a public health travel advisory urging nationals to avoid Uganda, the DRC, and South Sudan unless necessary as Ebola risk evolves, while India sent its first tranche of medical supplies to Africa CDC to support outbreak readiness. Maternal Care Under Strain: Papua New Guinea’s National Capital District health authority acknowledged public concerns about overcrowding in the labour ward and limited maternity capacity at Port Moresby General Hospital. Patient Safety & Accountability: Australia’s NT WorkSafe charged the NT health department over the death of a mental health patient who inhaled an aerosol deodorant can while under care, alleging failures in health and safety duties. Healthcare Access & Workforce: Australia’s 2026-27 budget includes $25.3M to fund up to six new fully bulk-billing GP clinics in low-bulk-billing regions, aiming to expand primary care access. AI in Healthcare Operations: NVIDIA announced Foxconn and Taiwan’s medical centers are moving from standalone AI tools to coordinated AI agent workforces and robotics under the “Healthy Taiwan” initiative. Weight-Loss Drug Debate: New coverage highlights semaglutide’s cardiovascular benefits alongside rising social stigma around Ozempic use. Mental Health & Youth: Meta and other major platforms agreed to pay millions to settle a lawsuit alleging social media harms student mental health, a case seen as a bellwether. Community Health Support: CarolinaEast Foundation announced allied health scholarships up to $7,000 for lab and imaging students, while PCSO in the Philippines donated glucometers, scanners, and other devices to support vulnerable groups.