Hypertension & Lifestyle: A Morocco study of 612 adults on treatment found 66% still had uncontrolled blood pressure, with moderate activity linked to 51% lower odds and high activity to 69% lower odds—supporting more daily movement alongside meds. Health Policy & Costs: Australia’s health department says specialist out-of-pocket fees rose sharply over the past decade, with a crackdown promised on “excessive” pricing. COPD Breakthrough: Meplolizumab (NUCALA) became the first biologic added to Australia’s PBS for adults with uncontrolled COPD and raised eosinophils despite triple inhaler therapy. GLP-1 Safety Watch: Reports highlight rare Wernicke encephalopathy cases tied to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, linked to severe vitamin B1 deficiency. Traditional Medicine Diplomacy: BRICS’ New Delhi Declaration backs a TCIM expert working group to push evidence-based cooperation. Medical System in Focus: Taiwan’s NTUH released guidelines for appropriate care for 1,067 symptoms, plus a hotline to steer patients away from major hospitals for non-emergencies. Legal/Clinical Oversight: Philippines’ PGH submitted an independent medical exam report for former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to determine whether he should stay hospitalized or be moved to jail. Public Health Enforcement: Malaysia’s MOH raided suspected illegal clinics and seized unregistered medicines. Care in Conflict: A drone attack in Kherson injured two medics and destroyed an ambulance.