Public Health Accountability: Canada is opening a citizen-led inquiry into vaccine injuries, pushing for transparency after critics say adverse effects were undercounted and support schemes rejected too many claims. NHS Under Strain: England braces for a “triple whammy” as resident doctors strike overlaps with a heatwave and World Cup crowds, with officials urging patients to keep appointments unless contacted. Ebola in Crisis Zones: UNHCR confirms Ebola deaths in a displacement camp in eastern Congo, warning overcrowding and mistrust could accelerate spread. Cholera in Borno: MSF reports thousands of suspected cholera cases and deaths in Nigeria’s Borno State, blaming repeated failures to deliver clean water and timely treatment. Clinical Breakthrough: Spain’s 12 de Octubre University Hospital completed the first simultaneous intestine-and-pancreas en bloc transplant, offering hope for rare, irreversible intestinal failure. Maternal Care Pressure: Scotland data shows sharp rises in gynaecology waiting-list removals, raising fears about access and pregnancy-related disruptions. Opioid Harm Reduction Debate: A US county rejected using opioid settlement funds for wound care tied to injection drug use, highlighting ongoing policy fights over prevention vs. treatment. Global Research Push: BRICS STI framework opens a call for joint research across water, AI, energy, health, food and materials science. Diabetes Recognition: A UK diabetes researcher has been named a Dame in the King’s Birthday Honours, spotlighting global work on type 2 diabetes and care policy.