Global Health & Humanitarian Crisis: WHO chief Tedros warned Gaza’s health emergency is worsening as displacement, overcrowding, and disease risks rise heading into winter. Public Health Alerts: Fiji’s health ministry reported an early uptick in influenza-like illness and acute respiratory infections, urging precautions and staying home when sick. Food Safety & Enforcement: India’s Mangaluru health department sealed a Blinkit store after a complaint about worm-infested eggs, ordering disposal and sanitation checks. Rare Disease Breakthrough: The U.S. FDA approved Ionis Pharma’s Zanvastro (zilganersen), the first treatment for Alexander disease, with dosing via spinal injection every three months. Medicaid & Coverage Politics: Washington Gov. Ferguson warned Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” could strip coverage for hundreds of thousands, while Oklahoma mailed 250,000 letters about new Medicaid work requirements. Mental Health & Care Access: Houston expanded crisis call diversion to route some mental health emergencies away from police, but funding and demand remain concerns. Workforce & Care Delivery: Montana launched its first university physician associate program to boost rural access, and Essentia Health reached a new nurses contract in Deer River. Prevention & Community Health: Kendall County rolled out free adult vaccines and a WIC/Medicaid dental fluoride initiative for young children. Back-to-School Health: Wisconsin officials urged measles vaccination ahead of school after confirmed cases rose in nearby counties.