Hajj Health Response (Saudi Arabia): Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health says it delivered 1.2M healthcare services to pilgrims since the start of Hajj, including rapid treatment for 466 heat-exhaustion cases and 29 open-heart surgeries, supported by a unified call centre and field medical teams. Parkinson’s Drug Trial (Iran/Global health): A new early human test used a spinal-fluid gene-silencing approach targeting the LRRK2 Parkinson’s risk gene, showing a promising signal in 82 patients—an approach aimed at avoiding the lung and kidney side effects seen with earlier drugs. Mental Health & War Trauma (Israel): Reports highlight the mental-health toll of conflict, including a case where an RAAF member’s death was found preventable after missed timely intervention for severe depression and suicidal ideation. Conflict Strain on Care (Lebanon/Gaza): Israel’s evacuation orders and strikes around Tyre and across southern Lebanon raise immediate risks for civilians and healthcare access, while Gaza continues to see deadly attacks and mounting medical shortages. Ebola Preparedness (Egypt/Africa): Egypt sent medicines and medical supplies to Ebola-hit regions in the DRC and Uganda to boost outbreak response and health-system readiness. Nutrition & Wellness Markets: Coverage also touched on protein and wellness trends, plus new market reports on specialty salts and cryotherapy demand.