Diabetes & gum disease link: A large real-world analysis in the British Dental Journal found type 2 diabetes patients with periodontitis had higher risks of stroke, heart attack, kidney disease, dementia and other serious outcomes over three years. AI for local care: Singapore launched SIMFONI, adapting AI foundation models to local clinical data for cardiometabolic conditions and eye diseases, with plans to plug into electronic medical records. Public health under pressure: Experts at an Asia-Pacific infectious disease symposium warned climate-driven displacement and food insecurity could make infections harder to contain, pushing for more integrated testing approaches. Health system accountability: South Africa’s Gauteng Health faced rising scrutiny after ActionSA escalated complaints over disciplinary handling of medical negligence and whether cases reached regulators. Hospital safety & access: A Philippines initiative (Project LAYA) trained 60+ clinicians to deliver long-acting family planning implants, while Singapore’s SGH/NHG warned about TikTok impersonators selling medical products. Care during crises: Heat and UV risks prompted summer advisories in the UK and the US, and a prank call led to a temporary lockdown at Rochester General Hospital. Trial setback: AstraZeneca shares fell after its Ionis-partnered Wainua failed a late-stage heart disease trial’s main goal.