Royal Health Update: Norway’s King Harald V was admitted to hospital after a medical exam, with recent cortisone treatment for haemolytic anaemia leading to fluid buildup; he’s on sick leave and Crown Prince Haakon will act as regent. Humanitarian Evacuation: Jordan’s JAF evacuated 31st batch of sick Gaza children via the Jordanian Medical Corridor, coordinated with Jordan’s health ministry and WHO. Medical Education Expansion: Delhi proposes adding 300 MBBS seats and 103 PG/DNB seats in a phased rollout to tackle workforce shortages. Public Health & Vaccines: US kindergarten vaccination rates dipped again, while nonmedical exemptions hit a record 4.2%, driven by policy turmoil and guidance changes. Workforce & Care Disruption: Andhra junior doctors escalated a strike by suspending emergency duties (ICUs, casualty, labour rooms), citing stipend revision delays. Long COVID Clue: A Nature study links COVID-19 to reactivation of dormant viruses, with associations to long-term disability and long COVID. Drug Regulation/Market: India’s DCGI approved Optimus Pharma’s tapinarof for plaque psoriasis, marking a new option for patients. Healthcare Access in Practice: Manila health centers will offer free doxycycline for leptospirosis prevention after flooding, with limited hours.