UK Nursing Policy: The Royal College of Nursing ended its sponsorship partnership with Teva UK, citing the company’s links to Israel’s military and concerns raised by nurses and advocacy groups. China Biosecurity: China’s security ministry warned of cross-border theft of genetic resources, including cases involving illegally moved human blood samples and exotic pets. Global Health Metrics: WHO data says Bangladesh’s life expectancy hit 72.7 years in 2023, while global life expectancy rebounded to 73.3 years—yet “healthy” years remain a challenge. Africa Health Regulation: Kenya’s regulator chief called for stronger collaboration among African regulators to improve access to safe, effective, affordable health products. Health Workforce & Access (US): US lawmakers introduced bills to help immigrant and internationally trained nurses and physicians clear licensing barriers amid staffing shortages. Public Health Programs (Pakistan): Islamabad expanded free Hepatitis C screening, diagnosis and treatment through public facilities under the national elimination programme. Mental Health: Research links rising perfectionism among college students to worsening youth mental health, tied to inequality and slower growth. Cardiac Emergency Training (US): San Diego County’s Revive & Survive bystander CPR push topped 1 million trainees. Dementia Prevention: A large review in The Lancet Public Health found leisure-time activity lowers dementia risk, while occupational activity may increase it.