Ebola Response Under Strain: Health workers at Congo’s Elikya Ebola Treatment Centre in Bunia went on strike over unpaid bonuses, disrupting care as confirmed cases near 3,000 and deaths top 1,300. HIV Prevention Funding Crunch: Zambia says U.S. cuts have sharply reduced HIV prevention supplies, forcing rationing of lenacapavir-based PrEP and limiting new sites, even as treatment commodities remain steadier. Melanoma Care Upgrade: U.Va. Health became Virginia’s first system to offer Hepzato for uveal melanoma that has spread to the liver. Fraud and Billing Pressure: Minnesota men pleaded guilty in a $2.2M Medicaid housing-services fraud scheme, while a California home-health operator was convicted for Medicare fraud tied to falsified records. Primary Care AI Push: New Zealand’s Tāmaki Health rolled out an AI Health Coach in routine primary care to boost patients’ self-management. Public Health Alerts: Albuquerque issued an ozone health alert urging people with respiratory issues to limit outdoor activity. Healthcare Access Abroad: China’s medical team ran a free clinic in Zanzibar, focusing on liver disease and prevention education. Medicaid Transparency Fight: Congress renewed efforts to make healthcare bills and insurer data more transparent, including Medicare Advantage-focused proposals. Community Care & Training: James Cook University opened a $60M medical training facility in Far North Queensland to support remote-area healthcare workers.