Public Health Surge: Manila has declared a leptospirosis epidemic after cases jumped above the city’s danger level, pushing several district hospitals to full capacity and triggering intensified anti-leptospirosis outreach plus free doxycycline at health centers. Healthcare Safety & Accountability: Nigeria’s Edo State shut Jess Royal Hospital for operating over 10 years without statutory registration, while Maharashtra faces fresh scrutiny after an alleged ICU assault on Palghar hospital staff tied to a Dahi Handi injury dispute. Hospital Operations & Funding: Ireland’s Naas General Hospital set up a cost-recovery team to tackle a projected €41m overspend, as the wider HSE grapples with major deficits. Medical Innovation: A European consortium validated continuous manufacturing for pharmaceutical ingredients using AI-monitored control, aiming to strengthen supply-chain resilience. Tech in Care: US hospitals are rolling out ambient AI documentation for nurses, raising questions about how AI-written notes reshape the medical record. Global Health & Access: Fosun Pharma sold part of its stake in India’s Gland Pharma to fund R&D and debt repayment, and Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya is partnering with Cleveland Clinic to build sports medicine and performance centers. Research & Treatment: New ProsTIC26 discussions spotlight next-generation PSMA targets for prostate cancer radiopharmaceutical therapy.