Human Rights & Health Crisis: The UN says U.S. sanctions on Cuba are driving child deaths, with infant mortality reportedly doubling and childhood cancer survival falling as doctors lack essential medicines. West Asia Peace Talks & Public Health Risk: Pakistan says a “final, agreed-upon text” for a U.S.-Iran deal is reached, with technical work on uranium removal set for 60 days—while U.S. officials say funds won’t be released until obligations are met, keeping health and humanitarian planning uncertain. War, Infrastructure, and Health: Iran’s officials warn that U.S. strikes on drinking-water reservoirs are “normalizing” attacks on civilian infrastructure, hitting vulnerable rural communities and threatening long-term health. Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain: Israel resumes attacks after a pause tied to Cairo talks, while Hamas alleges continued “yellow line” expansion and restrictions on food and medicine—conditions that directly worsen access to care. Lebanon Medical Fallout: Reports say Israeli strikes hit hospital staff in Tyre, underscoring how conflict continues to disrupt frontline healthcare. Healthcare Access Advocacy: U.S. lawmakers push for a medical corridor to get Gaza cancer patients out for treatment. Medical Innovation & Care Delivery: InspireMD announces inducement grants for its carotid stent system, while Cosmos Health reports new contract manufacturing orders across multiple medicines.