Heat & Public Health: South Korea hit a new national record of 41.8C, with officials warning people to avoid peak outdoor hours and watch vulnerable groups as overnight cooling stays limited. Air Quality & Health: An ICCT study says faster electrification could prevent major health harms in India, linking road pollution to premature deaths and childhood asthma, with Kolkata flagged as a key beneficiary. Maternal & Child Health: Qatar’s PHCC launched a World Breastfeeding Week campaign focused on “what works,” including community outreach, Arabic/English materials, and live guidance sessions. Equity in Research: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals launched an Improving Black Health Outcomes BioResource to boost Black participation in genetic research, with sickle cell and thalassaemia highlighted. Workplace Safety: Moldova is revising occupational health and safety rules, proposing updated training requirements when employers personally handle worker-risk prevention. Human Trafficking Response: Qatar’s Ministry of Labour stressed national coordination under its referral mechanism to identify cases and deliver legal, medical, and psychosocial support. Health System Pressure: West Virginia tick-bite surges are prompting some counties to offer doxycycline consultations to reduce Lyme risk after bites. Policy & Access: Australia announced $18.1m in grants to expand safe, inclusive healthcare for LGBTIQA+ people, including training and accreditation for primary care providers.