Vaccine Policy & Public Health: CDC data shows U.S. kindergarten vaccine exemptions hit a new record, with personal or religious opt-outs driving the rise as families resist school requirements. TB Investigation Stalls: A public health probe into tuberculosis at Colorado’s GEO Aurora ICE facility remains stuck as officials cite legal limits, leaving key risk details unclear. Ebola Outbreak Escalates (DRC): The DRC’s Ebola outbreak becomes the deadliest in the country’s history, with cases surging and UN warnings that “Ebola is winning.” Heat & Mental Health: New research links extreme summer heat in Korea to worse depression, anxiety, panic symptoms, and higher violent-crime risk. Medication Costs (US): A survey finds Medicare Part D beneficiaries feel they’re paying more for negotiated drugs, alongside access problems like prior authorization. Patient Experience (US): A national analysis ranks Midwest and Mountain West states highest for patient-rated hospital experience, led by Wisconsin. Lead Exposure (Bangladesh): Cabinet-approved plans target a lead-free Bangladesh by 2035, citing concerning blood lead levels in children and pregnant women. Digital Health (Caribbean): St. Kitts deploys a National Digital Health Information System at JNF General Hospital to modernize records and care coordination. Public Health & Safety Research: NASA satellite data challenges flood models after the Kakhovka dam disaster, showing common simulations underestimate flood height and timing.