Jailed leader medical dispute: 21 former cricket captains, including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, renewed appeals to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif for an independent medical board and humane treatment for Imran Khan, after court-ordered hospital checks and venue changes sparked fresh controversy. Hospital safety and staffing: Extremadura’s SES is preparing an 18% pay increase for hospital guards and adding more security staff plus training and quality controls. Access to care via transport: Island transit agencies in Massachusetts launched a pilot to shuttle patients from Woods Hole to Boston-area hospitals, with an escort and scheduled hospital stops. Telemedicine in practice: Côte d’Ivoire’s Umed eHealth Center uses video consults to reduce travel and waiting for minor issues like malaria testing, aiming to ease pressure on hospitals. Public health for refugees: Qatar Fund for Development and Qatar Red Crescent launched a Bangladesh project to provide 24/7 care for Rohingya refugees, including maternal and child health, vaccinations, and referrals. Violence against clinicians: A doctor in Maharashtra’s Kalyan was allegedly assaulted by a patient’s son, adding to a wider pattern of attacks on medical staff. Care during disasters: Northwest Specialty Hospital began evacuating patients due to Nevada’s Hawk Fire, moving people to other facilities. Biotech funding after setback: Abcuro raised $66M to pursue another trial for ulviprubart in inclusion body myositis after earlier results fell short. End-of-life debate: Illinois’ physician-assisted suicide law is set to take effect Sept. 12, reigniting arguments about palliative care versus assisted dying. Women’s health support: A women’s health physiotherapy team at a Fiji medical camp encouraged open discussion of pelvic and chronic conditions, reducing stigma and improving access to specialist help. Cancer and diagnosis tech: Kenya’s hospitals are expanding minimally invasive prostate treatment options like Rezūm, while other facilities continue upgrading services and equipment.