Healthcare Funding & Access: The Philippines’ Malacañang ordered the DOH to fast-track Maifip claims after complaints of months-long delays, aiming to get P27.4B in support to low-income patients and keep partner hospitals running. Primary Care Expansion: In Ilocos Norte, the upgraded Sarrat Primary Care Facility now offers lab, X-ray, and ultrasound, plus an expanded outpatient department and emergency room—reducing travel for routine diagnostics. Rural/Community Care: Aspirus opened a new hospital and clinic in Chippewa Falls with emergency, inpatient, primary care, imaging, lab, and an on-site pharmacy. Mental Health Capacity: Western Australia opened WA’s first 24/7 dedicated mental health crisis centre at Fremantle Hospital, adding 40 beds and diverting urgent cases from emergency departments. Dementia Care: The UK launched a one-stop dementia diagnosis and care clinic in Manchester, promising same-day MRI and integrated support for people without formal diagnoses. Public Health & Prevention: Sidra Medicine highlighted World Alzheimer’s Day research to improve early prediction of cognitive decline using genetics plus brain imaging. Injury & Emergency Response: A portable X-ray machine was donated for paediatric care at Civil Hospital Karachi, while in the US a teen walked into St. Bernard Hospital after a gunshot wound and was transferred for trauma care. Health System Planning: Utah’s One Utah Health Collaborative pushed “dignity in dying” conversations and advance care planning to reduce costly, unwanted end-of-life care.