Workforce & Manufacturing Readiness: Ohio is launching a Life Science Training Center with up to $30M to build a statewide pipeline of pharma operators and technicians, aiming to speed hiring and scale biomanufacturing across all 88 counties. Policy for Better Diagnostics: A bipartisan U.S. bill would invest $25M to expand VA access to advanced 4D medical imaging software for veterans’ respiratory care and lung cancer evaluation. Cybersecurity in Healthcare Tech: Craneware says a cyber attack led to theft of some customer and employee data, with the incident contained and authorities notified. GLP-1 Safety Signal: A large study using All of Us data found semaglutide initiation was linked to a lower risk of adult-onset seizure versus other glucose-lowering drugs and SGLT2 inhibitors. Healthcare Access in Remote Areas: Nepal’s Himalaya Eye Hospital Pokhara expanded free eye services across Karnali, reaching thousands through camps, centers, and outpatient care. Medical Infrastructure Investment: Serbia submitted a €110M framework loan to renovate healthcare centers, with disbursements in tranches and repayment options up to 20 years. Drug Innovation & Deals: China reported a “systemic leap” in domestic innovative drug approvals and record out-licensing deal value above $100B in H1. Medtech & Care Delivery: UW Health Kids opened a pediatric interventional radiology suite using GE HealthCare’s Allia Moveo for image-guided procedures. Drug Supply Chain Visibility: Southgate Global launched an Asset Tracking system to improve warehouse and supply chain visibility and reduce shortages and downtime.