Hospital IT & security: CareCloud says an unauthorized third party accessed an AWS environment tied to an electronic health record system, with filings indicating possible exposure of sensitive patient and financial data. Public health & outbreaks: Fiji has entered a generalised HIV epidemic, with new infections still rising and the government expanding testing, treatment and prevention including PrEP injections. Workplace health: A new report flags a fast-growing silicosis epidemic among quartz countertop workers, citing hundreds of cases and calls for stronger surveillance and earlier diagnosis. Healthcare access & coverage: UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage patients will lose in-network benefits at Valley Health facilities after contract talks failed. Global health infrastructure: India and Palestine have finalised paperwork for a new West Bank hospital, moving from planning toward implementation. Disaster response: Indonesia’s health ministry says it secured essential equipment for emergency care after the East Nusa Tenggara earthquake, including support for lifesaving C-sections. Hospital operations: Fire at Fiona Stanley Hospital’s ICU in Perth forced evacuations and temporarily closed some services while investigations continue. Ethics & care decisions: A piece explains what hospital ethics consultants do and when families and clinicians may need their help. Medical education & training: Legacy Health Works expands on-site and virtual training for healthcare teams, focusing on communication and workforce readiness.