Drug Supply & Cancer Care: Sri Lanka’s Parliament grilled the Health Minister over a temporary Filgrastim shortage, with officials saying a July shipment was rejected for NMRA labeling issues and new stock is being airfreighted to restore supply within about a week. Mental Health & Care Access: A new UK-funded trial (CURB) will test whether semaglutide can help people dealing with alcohol use disorder, obesity and liver disease—aiming to shift treatment for alcohol-related liver disease. Workforce & Pay: Uganda medical interns protested a newly approved Shs1m monthly net allowance as too low for rent, food and transport, calling for a higher figure to make internship training viable. Hospital Capacity & Discharge: Scotland’s South Ayrshire Council is set to approve a British Red Cross “Discharge to Assess” trial to reduce delayed discharges and free beds. Healthcare Policy & Coverage: Colorado will suspend Medicaid coverage for hormone therapy and puberty blockers for transgender youth starting Oct. 13 under a new federal rule, with resumption requiring legislation. Safety & Oversight: South Africa’s KZN Health committee condemned an alleged nurse assault at King Dinuzulu Hospital, promising monitoring and investigation. Infrastructure & Expansion: NSW approved the $1.4bn Bankstown Hospital plan, with construction set to begin in 2027 and expanded emergency, ICU, women’s and children’s, mental health and cancer services. Data & Industry: UK NHS patient data firms Arcturis and Akrivia agreed a £140m merger to scale “real world” healthcare data for pharma partnerships. Global Health Preparedness: India’s health minister reviewed H1N1 readiness in Delhi, stressing surveillance, lab testing and hospital preparedness. Patient Trust & Online Advice: A report on young adults’ healthcare trust finds many rely on social media and online communities when primary care access feels hard. Public Health Alerts: Dengue is killing at least one patient in Faridpur, Bangladesh, with officials urging faster testing for fever symptoms.