Maternal & Reproductive Health Policy: Kyrgyzstan is considering a draft law that would bar foreign citizens from using surrogacy services, with limited exceptions, arguing it could reduce exploitation of local women and help prevent trafficking. Public Health & Vaccination Debate: A U.S. executive order would change childhood immunization scheduling by splitting the combined measles-mumps-rubella vaccine into separate shots and spacing vaccines into different visits, despite long-standing scientific consensus that there’s no link to autism. Healthcare Access & Safety Tech: Georgia-based PUSEN USA says it’s donating single-use urologic endoscopy equipment worth $6.1M to MedWish MedWorks, aiming to improve safe care where reprocessing tools and clean water are limited. Infection Control Research: A new study highlights how dental unit waterlines can harbor harmful microbes, including nontuberculous mycobacteria, raising infection risks through aerosols and contaminated water. Local Care Capacity: Colquitt Regional Health System (South Georgia) opened a new urgent care site with walk-in hours and family nurse practitioner staffing. Health System Funding: U.S. plans to roll back rules for Georgia’s Head Start program could affect nutrition, physical health supports, and disability access across 350 centers. Health & Safety in Emergencies: A major 7.4 earthquake hit western Colombia, with large casualties and widespread building damage, prompting emergency response and medical aid.