Protest & Health Humanitarianism: Oscar winner Susan Sarandon and comedian Hannah Einbinder were detained during a pro-Palestine sit-in outside the UN in New York while Netanyahu addressed the General Assembly, with organisers saying more than 100 were arrested and Einbinder urging attention on the humanitarian and medical toll in Gaza. Gaza Health & Economy: UNCTAD warned Gaza is in the world’s worst economic crisis on record, with 92% of economic establishments damaged or destroyed and daily per-capita GDP at $0.58, a backdrop that worsens health access and disease risk. Saudi Health Transformation: Saudi Arabia outlined a shift toward prevention using data, AI and predictive analytics, including a “Population Health Observatory” to spot risks earlier and target resources. Diabetes Nutrition Gap (Bahrain): A study in Bahrain found only 5.7% of people with type 2 diabetes could correctly understand food labels, linking better nutrition knowledge to better blood sugar control and lower obesity. WHO Leadership Race: A fifth candidate entered the WHO director-general race, with nominees including Qatar’s Hanan Al-Kuwari and Saudi’s Hanan Balkhy, as the agency prepares for a shortlist in early 2027. Remote Care Tech: New market reports point to rapid growth in clinical-grade wearable remote patient monitoring and mRNA therapeutic platforms, reflecting continued investment in digital and biotech care.