Maternal Care Under Strain (Burundi): King Khaled Hospital in Bujumbura is reportedly running at full capacity, with obstetric emergencies overwhelming operating rooms, ICUs and neonatal units—leading to delays and deaths tied to late treatment. Hospital Safety & Access (Scotland): A woman pleaded guilty after a racist attack on staff at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, highlighting ongoing risks for healthcare workers. Foodborne Outbreak Watch (US): Philadelphia health officials confirmed 13 cyclospora cases, keeping shoppers and grocers on alert as the wider US outbreak continues. Insurance Appeals (US): A guest column points to a federal report showing Medicare Advantage prior-authorization denials for skilled nursing facility care are overturned 95% of the time on appeal. Cancer Care Restart (Zambia): President Hichilema commissioned a refurbished radiotherapy and imaging section at Zambia’s Cancer Diseases Hospital, resuming services after a 2020 shutdown and aiming to treat up to 60 patients daily. Health System Pressure (Palestine): The Palestinian Health Ministry warns Gaza’s healthcare system is at its most critical point amid attacks, shortages and fuel constraints, calling for safe corridors for medical supplies. Heat & Home Risks (South Korea): Analysis finds heat illness is increasingly happening at home during extreme heatwaves, with many cases linked to lack of cooling. Consent in Care (India): A Kerala consumer commission ordered a hospital and doctor to pay over Rs 1 lakh after a colonoscopy was done without the patient’s consent, leading to complications and emergency surgery. Public Health Protocols (Philippines): La Trinidad, Benguet reinstated COVID-19 public health measures, encouraging masks in healthcare settings and stronger hygiene and respiratory etiquette.