Global Health Security: UNGA81 will host a high-level meeting on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response as leaders warn that pandemics, climate shocks and shrinking budgets are weakening prevention. Maternal & Reproductive Health: The UK pledged £540m at the UN to expand contraception and postpartum hemorrhage care, aiming to prevent unintended pregnancies and maternal deaths. Cancer Prevention in Nigeria: Ogun’s former first lady urged regular screening as a free breast and cervical cancer program launches at FMC Abeokuta. Mental Health Genetics: A Nature Mental Health study finds parents’ genetic traits can indirectly shape children’s anxiety and depression risk through “genetic nurture.” Healthcare Access in the Philippines: Research highlights “sari-sari” stores as informal community pharmacies where people can reach common medicines when clinics are far away. Drug Use Deaths in Scotland: NHS Highland says drug-related deaths rose in the region, citing harms from the current drug market and synthetic opioids. Obesity & Metabolic Health: Boehringer Ingelheim and the WHO Foundation back a $5m, three-year push to strengthen obesity care in resource-limited settings. Telehealth in Thailand: Vitals rolls out online doctor consultations tied to at-home biomarker testing. Regional Outbreak Preparedness: Central Asian countries met in Bishkek to tackle immunization gaps, with measles rising and mobility driving spread. Healthcare Costs in the US: Maine reports outpatient hospital prices climbing sharply, with market power flagged as a key driver.