Fake Medicines Crackdown (Pakistan): Pakistan’s health ministry says the cabinet has approved a nationwide track-and-trace system for medicines, with DRAP overseeing rollout and standardized 2D barcodes/serialization to help consumers verify expiry and price. Ebola Response (Africa): India dispatched a second 43-tonne tranche of protective gear, diagnostics, medicines and supplements to Africa CDC to strengthen Ebola preparedness. Medicare Scams (US): Medicare Fraud Prevention Week highlights how scammers target seniors with fake claims and high-pressure tactics, urging people to protect Medicare/Social Security details and report suspicious activity. HIV Prevention (US): ViiV Healthcare launched its “PrEP Wisdom” campaign to encourage informed conversations about long-acting injectable PrEP options. Breast Cancer Tech (US): Copley Hospital in Vermont added contrast-enhanced mammography to improve detection in patients with dense breast tissue. Rural Hospital Funding (US): The Senate passed a reauthorization of the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration to test Medicare payment models that support rural access. Medication Safety (UK): The MHRA issued a class two recall for ramipril 2.5mg capsules after a packaging dosage mix-up. Health System Access (Canada/Alberta): A town hall tour warns of privatization and shrinking access to essential care in Alberta.