Maternal Health Watch: A large US database study finds both intrapartum C-sections and “intended” C-sections are linked to higher ICU admission odds than vaginal birth, with severe maternal morbidity also peaking in intrapartum C-sections. Primary Care Push (Ghana): President John Dramani Mahama launches Free Primary Healthcare in Bolgatanga East, emphasizing home visits for early screening (hypertension, diabetes) and referral, while nurses in the Upper East are set to receive 1,320 “red bag” medical kits under the wider national rollout. HIV Progress (Cambodia): UNAIDS highlights Cambodia’s 95-95-95 achievement—knowing status, on treatment, and undetectable viral load—crediting leadership plus community partnerships. Conflict & Care Under Attack: WHO reports healthcare attacks in conflict zones averaging over four per day in 2026, with Gaza hospitals heavily damaged and many facilities non-functional in places like Sudan. Ebola Response (DRC): WHO recommends testing the Ervebo vaccine in a clinical trial as the DRC outbreak escalates amid aid cuts and strained field operations. Workforce & Access (Kenya): Stakeholders warn staffing shortages are disrupting care in hospitals, driving queues and burnout. Public Health Policy (US): HHS updates the charter for the National Vaccine Advisory Committee, raising concerns among experts about infectious-disease research direction and vaccine recommendations. Climate-Smart Hospitals (Malaysia): Bukit Mertajam Hospital is ranked among the world’s 250 greenest hospitals, spotlighting climate-friendly healthcare practices.