Public Health & Policy: South Africa’s public ambulance system is under strain, with Parliament flagging a fleet of just over 3,700 operational ambulances nationwide and warning that poor and vulnerable patients face worse emergency access than those who can pay privately. Extreme Heat: The Netherlands reported more than 3,500 deaths during last week’s extreme heat, with excess mortality concentrated among older people and those with chronic conditions. Child Safety: UK campaigners warn children may be at higher drowning risk as pools close and school swimming access remains patchy, calling for urgent government action. Global Health Systems: Kenya-style reimbursement friction shows up in Kenya’s Social Health Authority data, where about one in five county hospital claims are rejected or returned for corrections due to missing documents or errors. Research & Training: India’s CCRAS launched a research methodology textbook for Ayurveda postgraduate and PhD scholars and rolled out a digital dashboard to improve access to research resources. Immunization Outreach: In Mangaluru, St Agnes College students supported the national pulse polio drive with door-to-door vaccination and parent education. Climate Outlook: The UN weather agency says strong El Niño conditions are emerging fast, raising the odds of more extreme weather and higher global temperatures. Health & Tech: Abu Dhabi announced new life sciences partnerships spanning genomics, AI, and precision medicine to speed translation from discovery to population impact.