Platform Work Rights: The ILO’s new Convention 193 spells out protections for digital platform workers, including safe working conditions and safeguards against forced labor and discrimination. Workplace Mental Health: PwC’s Global AI Jobs Barometer warns AI is reshaping hiring into a “two-track” market, pushing more human skills like judgment and leadership while widening entry-level skill demands. Precision Medicine in Practice: Abu Dhabi’s M42 says its genome-matched care is already reducing risk for patients, highlighting how genomic screening can drive preventive surgery decisions. Public Health Misinformation: Malaysia’s Johor authorities deny claims that Segamat Hospital will shut on July 1, blaming manpower shortages for the rumors. Spinal Health & Stress: Australia’s spinal survey finds 1 in 2 women with back pain report moderate-to-extreme mental health impacts, tying musculoskeletal issues to wellbeing. Malaria Prevention Under Pressure: A global review says insecticide-treated nets still cut malaria cases sharply, but insecticide resistance threatens long-term effectiveness. Rare Disease Drug Push: A cross-industry white paper calls for major paradigm shifts to speed orphan drug development, including better population estimates and real-world data methods. Climate Leadership: Pacific COP31 envoys were formally appointed to elevate climate finance and ocean protection priorities on the global stage. Nutrition Trends: Gold Standard Nutrition hits 10 million meals sold as more people chase healthier eating—yet struggle to sustain it. Dengue Alert: Sri Lanka launches a week-long dengue prevention campaign focused on cleanup, inspections, and community action. Global Fertility Shift: New reporting highlights record-low fertility rates, raising concerns about future workforce and economic strain.