Public Health & Access: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim said governance reforms at home—cutting corruption, reducing inequality, and improving access to quality education and healthcare—must come before bigger global roles. Dementia Prevention: A Lancet Healthy Longevity review finds dementia risk can be reduced by tackling modifiable factors, but awareness campaigns often fail to change real behavior—calling for more personalized, community-driven approaches. Global Aid & Health Funding: An OECD report warns Pacific small island states could face major health and climate pressure as global aid drops to the lowest level since 2014, with infectious disease funding projected to fall sharply. Healthcare Security: US DHS/CISA flagged vulnerabilities in medical imaging software (OFFIS DCMTK) that could let attackers disrupt systems or expose patient metadata. Emergency Care Gaps: South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal has the worst ambulance response times, with only 28% of urban life-threatening calls reached within 30 minutes. Local Coverage Expansion: Nigeria’s Kogi State Health Insurance Agency is pushing enrollment among market traders and artisans, offering coverage for common illnesses and maternal/child care. Kidney Screening Drive (Philippines): Quezon City and Boehringer Ingelheim launched citywide CKD screening and awareness to catch chronic kidney disease earlier. Ebola & Trust: Kenya’s approach to fighting epidemics highlights the ongoing challenge of maintaining public trust while responding fast.