NHS Drug Shortages: Britain’s pharmacists and GPs warn of “worst on record” medicine shortages, including HRT and key cancer and digestive drugs, forcing some patients to ration or skip meals. Behavioral Health Tech: A new push for tech-supported behavioral therapy aims to move care beyond weekly visits, using between-session tools to support measurement-based progress. Post-Acute EMR Integration: IO Health rolled out an EMR-native overlay for home health and hospice, promising compliance and workflow intelligence without major IT overhauls. Insurer Policy Shifts: Health and life insurers are being exempted from mandatory climate reporting rules, a move framed as cutting compliance costs. Local Mental Health Planning: California’s Sierra County approved a three-year behavioral health plan ahead of the state’s new Behavioral Health Services Act start. Community Pharmacy Expansion: Kenya’s Equity Group launched its first standalone community pharmacy in Nairobi, adding blood sugar and blood pressure screening to expand access. Public Health Preparedness: Bulawayo plans a Public Health Emergency Operations Centre to speed outbreak detection and response. Regulatory/Market Watch: India banned OTC syrup sales, threatening a major cough-and-cold liquid market; meanwhile, Europe braces for heatwaves with practical safety guidance.