Digital Health Push (India): India’s health ministry says it will launch Aarogya Setu 2.0 and other digital initiatives, including a citizen health record gateway (ABHA), consent-based record sharing, provider tools, interoperability frameworks, and registries—aimed at a more connected healthcare system. Public Health Policy (India): The government will convene the 16th Central Council of Health and Family Welfare meeting to align on the National Health Mission, food and drug reforms, and allied health services. Ebola Risk (WHO): WHO warns a rare Ebola strain in DR Congo has a 70% chance of reaching South Sudan, urging border surveillance, contact tracing, and safe burial now. Avian Flu (Nepal): Bird flu (H5N1) is spreading in Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley, with infections confirmed at 82 sites across 11 districts and large-scale culling underway. Care Access (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe’s health minister tells private providers to save lives first, then handle payment and reimbursement afterward. Healthcare & Tech (AI imaging): Midjourney is moving beyond art to explore AI-powered medical imaging, potentially reshaping how clinicians interpret scans. Disaster Response (Venezuela): Earthquakes have killed 920 people; international and US-backed relief is mobilizing, including medical support. Drug Policy & Enforcement (Malaysia/US): Malaysia says encrypted platforms are helping drug trafficking evolve; meanwhile, a US push to ban direct-to-consumer pharma ads highlights ongoing affordability concerns.