Medicare Fraud Crackdown (U.S.): Nevada’s National Fraud Enforcement Division charged Dr. Stephen Dubin with a reported $95M Medicare scheme tied to medically unnecessary wound care, alleging kickbacks and false billing for amniotic wound allografts. New Hospital Opening (South Africa): South Africa officially opened King Nyabela Hospital in Mpumalanga, a 220-bed facility meant to replace an aging hospital and expand surgical, medical, pediatric and antenatal services for 240,000+ residents. Controlled Medicines Online Permits (Qatar): Qatar’s MoPH launched an electronic permit system for travelers to carry controlled medicines, with approvals or rejections within three working days and guidance for applicants. Workplace Health Accreditation (Qatar): Qatar Red Crescent’s Workers’ Health Centres earned Accreditation Canada Diamond Level after a final audit, building on prior Platinum certification. Public Health Safety (Montana): Feral rabbits in Billings tested positive for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2, prompting warnings about contagious spread and safe handling. Rural Access & Affordability (U.S.): Health leaders emphasized that rural hospital closures threaten timely emergency care and raise costs by forcing longer travel for treatment. Mental Health & Community Care: A Kentucky mental health program connected with clinicians at the Lowcountry Mental Health Conference, while multiple local efforts highlighted expanding access to primary and women’s health services.