Regulatory Integrity: A new report argues Pharma’s financial ties are distorting drug oversight, noting pharmaceutical user fees now fund about half of the FDA budget and highlighting a revolving-door pattern from regulators to industry. Public Health & Safety: Singapore’s SGH and NHG warned the public about TikTok impersonators selling medical products, urging people to verify official channels. AI in Care: Singapore launched SIMFONI, adapting AI foundation models using local clinical data for cardiometabolic care and eye disease, with plans to link into electronic medical records. Access to Care: Nigeria’s NHIA says mandatory health insurance enrollment has topped 22 million, with the focus shifting to implementation, consumer protection, and provider payments. Mental Health Systems: Ireland’s Longford-Westmeath TD says more action is needed beyond non-opposition on mental health emergency access, citing heavy reliance on emergency departments. Ebola Response Under Strain: Congo Ebola frontline workers walked off jobs over delayed pay, raising risks for outbreak control. Heat & UV Warning: Imperial Valley officials urged residents to protect against both extreme heat and UV exposure to prevent dehydration, heat illness, and skin cancer risk. Healthcare Workforce Training: India’s MoHFW ran a national training-of-trainers program for primary care cadres at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, rolling out via regional institutes.