Public Health Continuity: KwaZulu-Natal’s health department says all public facilities stayed fully operational despite protest-linked concerns, with monitoring stepped up to protect access. Hospital Safety & Accountability: A hidden recording device in a staff restroom at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital triggered a criminal investigation and suspension of an employee; meanwhile, a Novi dialysis center is set to reopen after a state investigation tied to a patient death and other hospitalizations found no system issues. Healthcare Costs & Transparency: The Trump administration told 500+ hospitals to improve basic price disclosure, including two Springfield facilities that received warning or corrective action requests. Patient Experience & Care Access: Community Memorial Healthcare is expanding a billing-focused partnership to improve the patient financial experience, and Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is redeveloping its emergency department triage area with minimal disruption. Weight-Loss Coverage Shift: Medicare’s temporary pilot starting July 1 will cover GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for eligible beneficiaries with a $50 monthly co-pay through 2027. Biotech & Research Momentum: Ireland secured ERC Proof of Concept grants for medical research, while EU biotech leaders highlight antimicrobial resistance and next-gen therapies. Global Health & Equity: A Bahamas push aims to establish a standalone medical school with UWI, and Kenya’s mental health hospital is using visiting barbers to support patient wellbeing.