Public Health Response: New York City health officials say Legionnaires’ disease can’t be eradicated because the bacteria is “everywhere,” but they’re moving fast—testing cooling towers in the South Bronx and ordering cleaning and disinfection after positive results. Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Te Whatu Ora confirms the ZenTech cyberattack and says there’s no impact on its digital systems, while a police investigation continues. Women’s Mid-Life Care Funding Gap: A new discussion highlights how women’s health gets a small slice of private investment, with perimenopause and menopause still severely underfunded—leaving employers and health systems scrambling to meet demand. Healthcare Business & Policy: BusinessNZ urges New Zealand to treat health spending as an economic productivity strategy, calling for more investment in medicines, prevention, workforce planning, and rehab—not just hospitals. Pharma & Corporate Moves: Novartis shares slide after a Phase III failure, while Gland Pharma approves a restructuring acquisition of its U.S. unit to streamline ownership. Industry & Innovation: Energizer launches a button battery designed to prevent ingestion burns, aiming to reduce child emergency department visits. Mental Health Services: Hennepin County expands a 24/7 youth mental health stabilization program with a renewed federal grant to reduce disparities and avoid ER and law enforcement involvement. Clinical Trials & AI Risk Debate: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei admits the industry misled the public about AI risks and backs stronger regulation, including an “off switch” concept. Regulatory & Access: Pharmacy and healthcare systems continue to evolve, including efforts to expand what pharmacists can treat and how digital records are handled.