Public Health Update: The CDC says a Cyclospora outbreak tied to recalled iceberg lettuce is officially over, with 12,883 lab-confirmed illnesses, 570 hospitalizations and two deaths reported; FDA says its investigation continues. Global Health Systems: Cuba’s healthcare is in freefall as shortages and rolling blackouts worsen care access, with reports of hospitals lacking supplies and staff struggling to treat patients. Respiratory Surveillance: The CDC merged its flu and COVID-19 units into a unified Influenza and Respiratory Viruses Division, aiming to streamline lab surveillance and response. Healthcare Access & Costs: A Business Group on Health survey warns healthcare cost volatility is intensifying, with employers projecting a 9.2% jump in 2027 and GLP-1 spending driving part of the rise. Mental Health at Work: With Strait of Hormuz disruptions affecting 20,000+ seafarers, a review highlights how unsafe, uncertain conditions can harm maritime workers’ mental health. Policy & Care Delivery: Colombia plans to speed medicine delivery by cutting red tape, settling debts and strengthening oversight to reduce dangerous prescription delays. Cancer & Equity: Ghana faces a cancer “financial sentence” as families struggle with costs not fully covered by its National Health Insurance Scheme. Pediatric Care Workforce: A pediatric emergency medicine fellowship story spotlights how advocacy and systems improvement help retain physician leaders.