Leadership Transition in Healthcare: Lee Health CEO Dr. Larry Antonucci is retiring after steering the system through COVID-19 and Hurricane Ian, with major growth and new technology investments reshaping care. Food Safety Crackdown: Iraq’s Al-Anbar shut four unsafe food businesses in Ramadi and destroyed unfit meat after inspections, including a separate case tied to spoiled pork. Humanitarian Health Diplomacy: Qatar Red Crescent Society and the University of Geneva’s humanitarian studies center launched a workshop on rebuilding health systems after war, focusing on access and public health reconstruction. Medicine Safety Push: WHO’s India representative urged a “culture of safety” across stakeholders, highlighting new guidance work for medical device vigilance. Wearables for Seniors: A buying guide spotlights smart blood pressure watches that include fall detection and more direct measurement methods, while stressing they shouldn’t replace clinical care. Public Health Under Strain: South Sudan reported ongoing cholera and measles threats, with cholera cases concentrated in specific counties and vaccine campaign requests under review. Brain Health Innovation: A new UK brain health centre aims to speed dementia diagnosis and prevention using coordinated early-stage assessment and advanced testing. Health Workforce Response to Fires: Indonesia deployed nearly 1,900 healthcare workers and supplies, including oxygen and masks, to regions facing elevated respiratory risks from forest and land fires. Diabetes Literacy: A new explainer breaks down what A1C means and why it matters for spotting prediabetes earlier.