Cancer Coverage Expansion: Malaysia’s Malayan Re and China Re Life signed a reinsurance treaty to back a dedicated framework for advanced cancer precision medicine, including CAR-T and targeted therapies, with an overseas treatment benefit for policyholders. Hospital Safety & Procurement: In Sri Lanka, authorities ordered withdrawals of substandard medical devices used in government hospitals, including angiographic catheters and colostomy appliance sets, after reports of defects and potential patient harm, prompting calls for a full investigation. Public Health Risk From Waste: Sri Lanka’s Doctors’ Trade Union warned that garbage buildup near the Ministry of Health could fuel dengue outbreaks, urging urgent sanitation action to protect patients at nearby hospitals. Healthcare Capacity: Ireland’s HSE is assessing bed needs at Bandon Community Hospital after concerns about long-stay bed shortages affecting elderly patients and access to care. Mental Health Policy Debate: Canada’s MAID committee recommended excluding people whose sole condition is mental illness, keeping the issue in the spotlight ahead of a potential eligibility change in 2027. Maternal Care Concerns: India reported eight women falling ill after C-sections at a Jodhpur hospital, with suspected septicemia and some patients requiring ICU care and dialysis. Blood Donation Push: St Vincent and the Grenadines launched a regional blood donor engagement platform (“Blood Text”) to boost voluntary donations, especially among younger donors. Workforce & Tech Change: CoxHealth said technology automation is shifting or cutting jobs for 53 employees in its revenue cycle team. Heat-Related Warnings: The UK issued alerts for a record-breaking heatwave, warning of health impacts and higher risk for older adults and people with conditions.