WHO & Leadership: The WHO has nominated Qatar’s former public health minister Dr Hanan Al Kuwari as a candidate for Director-General, with the election set for May 2027 in Geneva. Infectious Disease Watch: Uganda has been declared Ebola-free after passing WHO’s 42-day monitoring period without new cases, and officials urged countries to lift travel restrictions. Cancer Screening Innovation: A European pilot (PINPOINT) tested AI-assisted detection of incidental lung nodules plus a structured follow-up clinic to find early-stage lung cancer sooner. Public Health & Climate: Cork is urged to start a heat-health action plan for 2027 as parts of the city reportedly hit extreme temperature gaps during summer heatwaves. Malaria Risk in Europe: Germany reported malaria deaths among Frankfurt Airport workers, with health authorities suspecting mosquitoes brought in on aircraft. Healthcare Safety: The FDA issued a recall of Medtronic-distributed absorbable surgical sutures due to possible torn sterile packaging, advising monitoring of patients already treated. Mental Health & Work: Britain’s youth jobs guarantee scheme links paid work to improved confidence and mental wellbeing for young people. Tech & Health Systems: Waystar launched autonomous agents that interpret insurer responses and resubmit denied healthcare claims.