Hospital Overcrowding & Outbreak Response: Manila’s Justice Jose Abad Santos General Hospital says its ER is at 300% capacity as flooding drives a surge of patients, including suspected and confirmed leptospirosis cases. Maternal-Newborn Capacity Boost: Regina General Hospital in Saskatchewan is expanding its NICU by three beds (25 to 28) to meet growing demand for premature and medically fragile newborn care. Emergency Care Policy: Indiana will end routine hospital diversion of ambulances due to crowding, restricting it to disasters and critical infrastructure failures starting in September. Neonatal Care Expansion: Regina General Hospital’s NICU expansion is also highlighted as part of broader pediatric and neonatal investment. Food Safety Alarm: A cockroach found in a patient’s meal at Thane’s Kalwa hospital has triggered demands for a kitchen probe and tighter oversight. Ebola Update: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has passed 6,000 cases, with nearly 3,000 deaths reported, as the response struggles to keep up. Medicaid Under Pressure: An opinion piece warns states face a Medicaid fiscal wall as federal match funding tightens and payments are deferred. Fraud & Accountability: A Louisiana case charges a Metairie woman with Medicaid fraud tied to overlapping claims for services allegedly provided while her son was incarcerated. Rural Access via Telehealth: Floyd County Medical Center will add virtual rheumatology appointments to cut wait times and expand specialty care. Healthcare Workforce & Training: Nigeria’s federal government plans medical simulation centres across six zones to expand practical training and admissions. Regenerative Medicine Demand: PlacidWay partners with Stem Cells Kyron Colombia to expand access to stem cell therapy for international patients.