Healthcare Tech & Fraud Control: Kenya’s Turkana county is rolling out biometric patient screening in 167 public facilities under the Taifa Care programme, replacing OTP checks to cut identity theft, duplicate enrolments and impersonation. Gaza Care Access: UN says medical evacuations are ready to resume after Rafah reopened for limited crossings, while cargo remains constrained. Detained Medical Staff: Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, is set to appear in Israel’s Supreme Court after 17+ months in detention without charge, with rights groups warning of solitary confinement and legal violations. Regional Conflict & Health Risks: Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 18, including nine in Tyre’s Tayr Debba, as diplomacy and ceasefire efforts remain fragile. U.S.-Iran Escalation: Iran proposes a four-stage deal as clashes intensify; the Strait of Hormuz is reported closed to all vessels, raising major health and supply concerns. UAE Longevity Push: Dubai launches a new Authority for Healthy Longevity to position the emirate for advanced care, biotech and longevity research. Digital Health Transformation: IHH Healthcare and Infosys team up on a multi-country AI-powered ERP overhaul to standardize operations and improve compliance. Public Health Systems: Central Asia’s One Health regional secretariat is established to coordinate work on zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance and food safety across five countries.