BRICS Diplomacy & Gaza: BRICS leaders in New Delhi unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration, calling for an end to policies aimed at forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza and urging maximum restraint amid wars in Iran and Ukraine. Humanitarian Eye Care: Qatar Charity reported 1,074 eye surgeries in northern Nigeria under its Ibsar initiative, helping 1,018 people regain sight, with cataract-related blindness making up about 98% of cases. Ebola Vaccine Trials in Egypt: Egypt’s Minapharm, backed by CEPI, is preparing clinical trials for an Ebola vaccine, aiming to move from pre-clinical work into Phase One. Primary Health & Digital Health Leadership: Bahrain’s Dr Hanan Balkhy highlighted how strong primary care plus digital health and preparedness can improve outcomes, as she campaigns for WHO DG. Saudi Pipeline & Regional Health Risks: Iraq blamed attacks on Saudi’s East-West pipeline on its territory, while Yemen’s fighting is driving large-scale displacement and straining medical services. Falconry Heritage in Qatar: S’hail 2026 concluded after a decade-long push to bring falconry heritage to the public, with strong turnout and international participation. Nutrition Research: A Saudi-led study found chia seed extracts can inhibit multiple enzymes linked to diabetes, obesity, Alzheimer’s and skin aging, with potency varying by where the seeds were grown.