HIV Prevention Breakthrough (South Africa): South Africa has officially begun rolling out lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention drug, aiming to reach about one million people by end-2027 and three million over the next three years, backed by major funding from the Global Fund and CIFF. Public Health Alert (Ebola, India): Chhattisgarh says it is fully prepared for Ebola, with three African nationals quarantined in Durg for 21 days while tests show no confirmed virus. Maternal Care Policy Clash (Ireland): Rotunda Hospital is challenging Ireland’s public-only consultant rules, arguing it needs state indemnity coverage to keep private maternity care inside public hospitals. Women’s Health & Safety (Ghana): Ghana’s health service condemned the assault of a midwife at a Tema polyclinic, calling it an attack on frontline care and renewing calls for stronger protection for health workers. Postpartum Contraception Push (UK): Wirral launched “Think Contraception Before 21 Days” to warn new mums they can ovulate and become pregnant within three weeks after birth. Childhood Obesity Focus (Bulgaria): Experts at a national obesity congress warned childhood obesity is widespread, citing high rates among young children and urging stronger prevention and treatment. Mosquito-Borne Disease Warning (Sri Lanka): Sri Lanka’s anti-malaria campaign director urged people with fever lasting over 48 hours to seek prompt medical care to prevent complications and curb spread. No-Burn Advisory (US, Colorado): Mesa County issued a weekend ban on all burning due to fire-weather conditions.