Suicide Prevention Push: The Philippines’ Psychological Association urged people to start conversations ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day, citing 3,315 intentional self-harm deaths in 2025. Heart Health Campaigns: Ireland’s Irish Heart Foundation rolled out “Love Your Heart” with eight small lifestyle steps, while Ghana’s National Cardiothoracic Centre launched World Heart Awareness Month to tackle hidden hypertension and encourage screening. Dengue Emergency: Albay in the Philippines declared a state of calamity after 1,785 dengue cases and 14 deaths, unlocking quick-response funds for kits and testing. Malaria Surveillance Upgrade: Kenya researchers are deploying AI tools (VectorCam) to speed mosquito identification and improve malaria vector tracking. Public Health Tech & Data: Tanzania’s health ministry is preparing a National Health Data Centre to improve interoperability, and the UK’s MHRA-backed commission recommends safer, staged authorisation for AI in healthcare. Coverage Gaps: Ghana’s NHIS is under scrutiny as patients still pay for medicines and tests, highlighting mismatches between insurance cards and real financial protection. Healthcare Access & Equity: South Africa’s proposal to make medical scheme membership compulsory for higher-income workers aims to broaden the risk pool and cut costs. Drug Safety Alerts: Ireland’s HSE warned festival-goers about high-strength ecstasy and “copycat pills,” using drug-checking to reduce harm.