Vaccine Breakthrough: A Dublin-born scientist, Adrian Hill, won the European Inventor Award for developing the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, as WHO estimates 282 million malaria cases and 610,000 deaths in 2024. Global Health Watch: WHO says the hantavirus outbreak is officially over, while warning Ebola is worsening in DR Congo; WHO has also started a trial of two Ebola therapeutics with the first patient enrolled. Ebola Crisis: DR Congo’s confirmed Ebola cases have topped 1,400 with deaths exceeding 400, as the outbreak reaches major cities. Heat as a Health Emergency: France reported a sharp rise in heatwave deaths and excess mortality across Europe, with experts linking the toll to climate change and warning more heat could hit next week. Public Health Response: Kenya activated disaster preparedness ahead of likely El Niño rains, citing risks to food security, health, and infrastructure. Africa Health Sovereignty: Japan pledged KSh3 billion to support Kenya’s vaccine manufacturing push toward domestic production by 2027. Community Care: Papua New Guinea deployed 14 health and education volunteers after a week-long orientation to serve remote Morobe Province communities. Mental Health & Weather: A new England study links everyday weather patterns to changes in unscheduled mental health care use, suggesting demand forecasting could improve. Safety & Access: Western Australia expanded its diphtheria vaccination program to include the Midwest as cases rise.