AI & Imaging: China’s national medical imaging AI contest expands to Vietnam, rolling out disease-focused tracks (lung, breast, glioma, kidney, thyroid) using CT/MRI/X-ray/ultrasound data and aiming to run in Guangxi Aug–Oct 2026. Men’s & Women’s Health: Fiji’s “Period Justice in a Climate Crisis” push spotlights menstrual access and WASH barriers during disasters, while a new Menopause Hub targets gaps in menopause-related mental health care (sleep, anxiety, depression, brain fog). Public Health Threats: DR Congo Ebola cases climbed to 896 (232 deaths), with ongoing community spread and thousands of contacts under follow-up. Healthcare Access & Policy: Ghana launches a nationwide mass drug administration for NTDs (onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis, schistosomiasis) reaching nearly 8 million people. Health Systems & Governance: Sri Lanka appoints new directors to 17 key healthcare institutions; Ireland’s University of Galway leads a €64.5m medical devices research centre. Drug Pricing & Trade: The US starts a Section 301 probe into Germany’s pharma pricing practices, raising tariff risk. Care Quality & Safety: UK heatwave warnings intensify as amber alerts cover southern England; in Nottingham, the Health Secretary meets families ahead of the Ockenden maternity review. Industry & Finance: KKR talks to buy a controlling stake in Medicover Hospitals India as IPO plans continue. Environment & Health: India’s health probe into Tata Electronics’ Hosur iPhone components plant follows farmer contamination complaints.