Gaza Health: The Palestinian Ministry of Health says 70% of Gaza’s transport and ambulance vehicles are out of service due to Israeli targeting and lack of spare parts, threatening access for patients and health workers. US-Iran Escalation: The U.S. warned Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stop attacks on commercial ships, as tit-for-tat strikes continued and Iran’s health ministry reported deaths and injuries from U.S. strikes on multiple Iranian cities. Regional Diplomacy: Mediators are trying to salvage talks after Trump declared the ceasefire over, with Qatar and Iran’s top diplomat engaging Oman amid renewed shipping risks. Lebanon Health Protection: Lebanon’s public health minister urged international action to protect health workers and medical facilities, warning the health system is under severe pressure from ongoing attacks. Universal Health Coverage (Egypt): Egypt expanded its Universal Health Insurance to Minya, adding hospitals, primary care, and a large digital records network, with reported high patient satisfaction. Turkey Maternal Care: Turkey fined and suspended over 100 obstetrician-gynaecologists for C-sections, as policy pushes “natural” births amid high elective rates. Food Safety (Infant Formula): A systematic review found multiple pesticide residues in infant formula across studies worldwide, raising concerns for short- and long-term infant health. Hearing Loss Research (Israel): A Tel Aviv University-led study points to a possible pathway to regenerate inner-ear sensory hair cells, offering hope for irreversible hearing loss. Gulf Business Disruption: Reports say Saudi banks have blocked or delayed payments to UAE accounts since May, signaling a deepening Saudi-UAE rift that could spill into healthcare-linked commerce.