Public Health Infrastructure: Malaysia’s Health Ministry is pushing major projects in Melaka under Rolling Plan Two, including a new 400-bed Type 2 Specialist Hospital in Ayer Keroh and a faster build-out of the Women and Children’s Block to ease capacity strain. Smoke-Free Policy: Baguio City backed a national Smoke-Free and Vape-Free Environment Bill, arguing it will close enforcement gaps and better protect youth from nicotine exposure. Mental Health Support: Malaysia’s “Lift But Not Leave” expo in Kuala Lumpur urged earlier, community-led action for youth mental well-being, with plans to subsidize Mental Health First Aid training. Small Business & Jobs: KUSKOP/SME Corp Malaysia launched SINAR, a RM205 million support programme for MSMEs via multiple financing initiatives. Ebola Response: WHO and partners warn Central Africa’s Ebola outbreak may be broader than first thought, as cases spread amid war, displacement, and strained health systems. Healthcare Capacity Debate (Ghana): Ghana’s Minority Caucus criticized the suspension of KATH’s CEO, saying the “No Bed Syndrome” is mainly a capacity and infrastructure problem, not just leadership. Tech in Health: India plans to use the AI “Shishu Maapan” app to help ASHA workers monitor newborns more efficiently, including a pilot in Mangalagiri. Business Climate & Regulation: New Mexico’s attorney general lawsuit against Meta is framed as a warning sign for investment and regulatory predictability. Sports Health: Gymnast Simone Biles said she “almost died” after a health scare, sharing that she’s resting and will explain later.