Eye-Care Innovation: England’s Chief Medical Officer visited the £4.2m Northern Ophthalmic Research and Innovation Institute in Sunderland, backing a plan to link routine eye scans with wider health records for earlier diagnosis of conditions like diabetes, dementia and stroke. Respiratory Care Watch: A new national audit finds COPD and pulmonary rehab are improving, but adult asthma care is still uneven, with slow treatment after acute admissions and staffing gaps for asthma nurses. Cancer Treatment Capacity: Zimbabwe’s health ministry says two new multi-energy radiotherapy machines are arriving for Parirenyatwa and Mpilo Central Hospitals to expand access to life-saving cancer care. NHS Pressure & Accountability: A UK quality report downgrades management at a Durham-area trust, while local leaders warn patients may face longer waits amid ongoing strain. Workforce & Safety: In Nottinghamshire, resident doctors’ strikes are set to add pressure and could mean longer waits, though A&E will stay open. Patient Protection: Illinois lawmakers advance a bill requiring healthcare workers and businesses to report sexual or intimate misconduct involving patients, with penalties for failures to report. Local Health Access: Nepal Eye Hospital says it will run regular Sunday services, extending specialist eye care hours for patients. Carer Support Pilot: Dorset County Hospital launched a carers pilot to identify carers earlier and reduce avoidable readmissions. Controversy in Training: Mumbai’s KEM Hospital launched an internal inquiry after a student’s viral remarks about cadavers sparked outrage and police action.