TB Vaccine Push: South Africa’s health department says it’s proactively preparing to register and introduce the M72/ASO1E TB vaccine if phase three trials succeed, with production and global supply discussions involving the Serum Institute of India and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Mental Health Workforce Strain: Kenya’s nurses at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital face a looming strike as contract nurses say they’ve worked since 2021 on renewable three-month terms with lower pay and fewer benefits than permanent staff. Gaza Care Under Fire: Palestine’s health ministry warns the system is at its most critical point as attacks, fuel shortages, and medicine gaps persist, urging safe humanitarian corridors and regular entry of supplies. Hospital Supply Threat: Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital says Israeli strikes destroyed medicine warehouses, wiping out dialysis and intensive care supplies and worsening already severe shortages. Public Health in Conflict Zones: Yemen warns nearly 5 million children in Houthi-controlled areas are losing routine vaccinations, raising fears of polio, measles, and diphtheria rebounds. Heat and Health Risks: South Korea records its highest-ever temperature at 42.5°C, triggering expanded emergency heatwave warnings as extreme heat threatens public health. Workforce Development Abroad: Vermont’s Crescent Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center begins onboarding its first group of four bachelor-prepared nurses recruited from Mexico to address long-term care staffing gaps. Anti-Addiction Policy: Philippines Senator Chiz Escudero files a bill to ban gambling ads and sponsorships nationwide, aiming to curb compulsive gaming.