Pediatric Access Boost: Philippines President Marcos inaugurated the Jose B. Lingad Children’s Medical Center in Pampanga, aiming to spare families in Regions I–III from long trips to Metro Manila for specialized care. Public Health—Water & Infrastructure: South Africa released its National Water Action Plan, targeting municipal failures with infrastructure investment, legal reforms, and anti-corruption steps; the country also plans to pull in private capital via blended-finance projects. Global Policy—Drowning Prevention: WHO rolled out its PROTECT Technical Package for Drowning Prevention, calling drowning a neglected but preventable public health and development crisis. Healthcare Tech Funding: CARPL.ai raised $10M (IFC-led) to expand its radiology AI marketplace, while UK respiratory AI firm TidalSense secured €16.6M to scale COPD diagnostics. Disease Surveillance & Safety: Shelby County confirmed 11 cyclosporiasis cases, with guidance to seek care for severe or prolonged diarrhea; Hong Kong reported dengue updates and reminded residents to prevent mosquito bites. Transplant System Upgrade: Paraguay launched SINATPy, a digital platform to streamline organ allocation and improve transparency. Prison TB Diagnostics: Zimbabwe prisons received a HumaLoop T TB diagnostic system to speed screening and same-day treatment. Drug Policy Shock: Reports say Trump plans 100% tariffs on imported generic medicines from 2028, raising concerns about higher prices and access.