Hospital Leadership: Malaysia’s Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara appoints Dr Savitha Dharan as CEO, signaling a clinician-led push for growth and patient-centred care. Rural Staffing Pressure: Maharashtra lawmakers urge the state to fill rural healthcare vacancies, warning upgraded hospitals can’t deliver without doctors and staff. Mental Health Recovery Support: Kenya’s Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital adds free grooming sessions for male patients, aiming to boost self-care during treatment. Healthcare Access & Transport: North Cowichan asks the province for transit funding tied to the 2027 Quw’utsun Valley Hospital opening, warning public-transport gaps will block care. Ebola Preparedness (UK): Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital reports a suspected Ebola case tested negative, while MPs press for clearer government outbreak plans. A&E Strain (UK): Cambridge University Hospitals keeps a critical incident in place as demand stays high, with urgent prioritisation and longer waits. Cardiovascular Outcomes: New research finds GLP-1 drugs may cut deaths, amputations and hospitalisations for people with type 2 diabetes plus peripheral artery disease. Cancer Care Upgrade: Olean’s renovated Milliman Radiation Medicine Center reopens with updated treatment capacity. Fraud Case (NHS): A former NHS employee is convicted for stealing and reselling equipment to the NHS, costing £279,000. Health Tech & Training: Bay College and Laerdal team up for a simulation workshop to strengthen nurse training and patient safety. Private Sector Expansion: Singapore’s Foundation Healthcare seeks S$242m via IPO to expand specialist practices and medical centres. Hospital IT Outsourcing: Jackson County Hospital District weighs a yearlong IT services contract to bolster rural medical records and cybersecurity support. Clinical Safety & Public Health: Doctors warn swimmers about flesh-eating bacteria risk, urging avoidance of water with open wounds.