Medical Education Expansion: The Philippines’ Commission on Higher Education approved five state universities and colleges to run Doctor of Medicine programs starting 2026-27, aiming to tackle a severe physician shortage (physician-to-population ratio cited at 7.92 per 10,000). Hospital Access & Costs: In the Philippines, senators debated amendments to the Anti-Hospital Detention Law, focusing on how indigent patients’ hospital fees would be secured without promissory notes. Patient Safety & Abuse Inquiry: Northern Ireland’s Muckamore Abbey Hospital inquiry found “systematic abuse,” including neglect and over-medication described as patients being “zombified,” issuing 106 recommendations. Drug Safety & Misinformation: Tennessee pharmacies are selling highly concentrated ivermectin without patient-specific prescriptions, after pandemic-era promotion by anti-vaccine figures—raising concerns about oversight and misuse. Diabetes Care Quality: Geisinger hospitals earned Leapfrog/ADA “Recognized Leaders” status for diabetes care across admission, inpatient stay, and discharge. Sports Medicine: Qatar’s Aspetar will provide on-site medical coverage for the Diamond League Doha Meeting, with emergency response and advanced diagnostics support. AI in Healthcare: A new report highlights how NHS AI is moving from pilots into routine care, while stressing governance and human oversight. Hospital Infrastructure: University Hospital Limerick in Ireland signed a contract for a second 96-bed inpatient ward block (“Block B”) to expand capacity. Privacy Breach Fallout: UK regulators concluded a London Clinic worker illegally accessed Princess Catherine’s medical records for “financial gain,” leading to dismissal and removal from the professional register.