HIV Prevention Access: South Africa’s rollout of twice-yearly Lenacapavir for HIV prevention faces a make-or-break risk: experts warn that long-standing barriers to healthcare access could limit uptake for priority groups. HIV Testing in Key Populations: In Laos’ Oudomxay Province, HIV testing of 264 female sex workers found 12 positive cases, underscoring the need to expand voluntary testing and timely treatment. Dengue Emergency Pressure: A Sudan civil society group in Blue Nile is calling for a public health emergency as dengue cases surge, citing rising treatment costs and a strained health system. Vaccination Push: Afghanistan signed a $5.3M deal to boost oral polio vaccination in remote provinces, aiming to reach hundreds of thousands through dozens of health facilities. Foodborne Outbreak Watch: North Carolina reports a fast-growing cyclosporiasis outbreak (561 cases), while the CDC links the wider U.S. outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell restaurants. Policy & Rights: France approved a ban on social media for children under 15, with health watchdog concerns cited; Amnesty International also urged an investigation into alleged Pakistani strikes on a Kabul drug rehab center. Digital Health Infrastructure: India’s Zayed Sustainability Prize Beyond2020 is deploying solar-powered health centres, improving care for 200,000+ people in remote areas. Healthcare Workforce Advocacy: Philippines barangay health workers renewed calls for passage of the long-delayed Magna Carta of BHWs ahead of the president’s SONA. Market Signals: EY reports strong FY26 growth in India’s hospitals and diagnostics, driven by higher-acuity care and capacity expansion.