Hospital Pressure: Isle of Man’s health service reported a 56-week average wait for a first consultant appointment, longer emergency waits and a £14.9 million overspend. Fewer than one in five patients needing admission reached a hospital ward within four hours. Conflict and Care: A missile strike on a health center in Yemen killed five people, including three health workers, and injured 15. UNICEF condemned the attack and called for medical facilities and staff to be protected. Blood Supply Security: A cyberattack disrupted monitoring systems at several French blood bank facilities, but alarms and emergency measures helped preserve stored blood supplies; the incident is under investigation. Flu Watch: Flu-like illnesses in the Philippines rose 31% in two weeks to 15,042 cases, prompting a renewed vaccination push, especially for vulnerable groups. Brain Research: In a study of 29 healthy volunteers, University of Oulu researchers found a treatment combining blood-pressure medication and vibration stimulation affected brain-clearance measures. The early findings do not show that it prevents dementia. Regional Preparedness: A new Asia-Pacific initiative will bring together health, wildlife and environmental experts to spot emerging infectious threats earlier.