Gaza Medical Crisis: The Palestinian Embassy in India urged New Delhi to urgently send medical aid, saying Gaza’s healthcare system is near collapse with only 19 of 36 hospitals partially operating and shortages of medicines, fuel, and key supplies. Medical Tourism Simplification: Dubai is linking its health and immigration systems to create a “smart medical visa,” letting hospitals coordinate visas and treatment for overseas patients. Rail Disaster Update (UK): After two East Midlands Railway trains collided near Bedford, 99 people were injured; 28 remain in hospital and nine are in critical condition, with the driver confirmed dead. Affordable Care Expansion (Malaysia): Selangor expanded access via its Selgate network, routing eligible patients through private hospitals under an outsourcing programme to ease public-system congestion and keep pricing affordable. Drug Safety (India): India banned 16 fixed-dose combination medicines nationwide after a scientific review found “lack of therapeutic justification,” including certain antibiotic, pain, and dermatology combinations. Public Health & Outbreak Watch (DR Congo): In eastern Congo, camp officials reported at least 30 deaths since May in one displaced camp, raising fears of rapidly spreading Ebola pending testing. Care Access & Costs (US): A report highlighted that Original Medicare generally pays nothing for routine dental care, leaving retirees to cover implants and other services out of pocket. Sickle Cell Awareness: On International Sickle Cell Day, calls grew for earlier screening and better awareness as support initiatives target patient needs and crisis prevention.