Ebola Response: DR Congo’s Ebola toll climbed to 506 deaths and 1,561 confirmed cases, as health workers in Ituri threaten a strike over unpaid benefits, low wages, and shortages. Infectious Disease Watch: South Africa reported 2,476 lab-confirmed measles cases (mostly ages 1–14), with officials warning of ongoing transmission and possible immunity gaps in older groups. Heat & Public Safety: UKHSA upgraded its heat health alert to amber for Essex and other areas, warning of higher mortality risk and pressure on hospitals and care homes; Toronto also logged nearly 40 heat-related ER visits during a recent heat wave. Medicare Oversight: CMS proposed expanding its authority to revoke Medicare privileges as part of a home health payment rule, aiming to curb fraud, waste, and abuse. Hospital Deals & Access: Williamson Health’s board approved a $700M sale to Ascension; El Centro City Council is set to negotiate transfers tied to El Centro Regional Medical Center properties. Mental Health & Violence Prevention: The Psychological Association of the Philippines urged schools and communities to build long-term mental health systems to prevent school violence after a Tacloban shooting. Research & Innovation: IIT Bombay and ICMR-NIRWoH created a placenta-on-chip to test medicines and nutrients safely for pregnancy-related questions. Care Workforce: Turkey’s residency results show major vacancies in pediatrics and emergency medicine, raising concerns about future specialist shortages.