School Health Linkages: Indonesia’s education deputy says school health units (UKS) should connect students to community health centers for the Free Health Check-up program, with follow-up treatment—not just screenings—so results turn into healthier habits. Maternal Health Watch: A CDC-linked report finds hypertension during pregnancy rising in the U.S. (6% in 2016 to 10% in 2024), and Minnesota clinicians say they’re seeing more gestational and chronic cases, meaning closer monitoring for both parent and baby. Healthcare Expansion: Indonesia’s higher-education deputy argues scaling healthcare needs more than buildings—she points to accessibility, affordability, and diagnostic accuracy, plus stronger research-to-investment pathways. Wellness Caution: A piece challenges the hype around BPC-157 peptides, warning that “miracle” claims outpace solid safety and benefit. Community & Prevention: NHS Cornwall and partners will host a Cornwall Baby Show with free pregnancy and early-childhood checks, including blood pressure, cholesterol testing, BMI/weight assessments, and vaccination guidance. Public Health in Action: Cape Town’s SPCA responded to a documentary by delivering preventative care to 40 animals, including deworming, rabies/tick-flea treatment, and sterilisation referrals. Alcohol Trend: New research says Gen Z drinking is climbing, with their rates nearly matching the overall adult population.