Prison Health & Courts: Arizona’s budget falls short of a judge-ordered prison healthcare staffing boost, leaving inmates at risk as the state struggles to fund hundreds of new workers. Global Health Security: DR Congo reports Ebola cases rising to 710 with 139 deaths, as Uganda calls for a review of flight restrictions after the outbreak eases. Infectious Disease Watch: India’s Nipah patient remains unchanged on ventilator support; more contacts are under observation while tests come back negative for some. Patient Access & Regulation: Maharashtra’s FDA bars hospitals from forcing patients to buy medicines from in-house pharmacies, aiming to protect choice and curb inflated costs. Healthcare Affordability: A new U.S. survey finds over half of adults struggle to afford care, with the hardest hit being people with disabilities and chronic conditions. Mental Health & Youth: Campaigns target youth mental health and substance-use prevention, while community efforts expand support for teens and families. Healthcare Workforce Housing: The Karuk Tribe secures $1.5M to build housing for healthcare workers to improve recruitment and retention. Public Safety & Care Delivery: A daylight shooting kills a pharmacy cashier in Chandigarh, highlighting security concerns around high-traffic medical storefronts. Health Tech & Policy: The ICC orders a fresh medical exam for Duterte to assess fitness for trial, underscoring how health status can shape legal timelines.