Road Safety & Public Health: Sri Lanka’s SLMA expert committee calls road traffic accidents a “man-made disaster,” citing 2,500+ fatal crashes in 2025 and pushing helmet use for children through the Helmet Hero programme. Mental Health Access: Maldives’ 24/7 mental health helpline (1677) has logged 23,679 calls since 2024, with treatment completions and plans for child-focused services and a 50-bed emergency psychiatric unit. Blood Donation Convenience: Health Minister Geela Ali says a mobile blood donation service is being readied to make donating easier for people who can’t reach centres—crucial for a country with high thalassemia rates. Cardiovascular Screening: World Heart Day updates from the Health Protection Agency show 21.2% of 37,038 NCD screenings had high cholesterol, alongside diabetes and high blood pressure figures. Forensic Care Upgrade: Physical work on the Maldives’ first postmortem unit is set to start within two months, reducing the need to send bodies abroad. Child Protection Commitment: Maldives signed the Bogotá Call to Action to end violence against children, pledging stronger laws and coordinated prevention. Health System & Care: Police rules amended so families of officers who die on duty can receive medical treatment funded by the Police Service. Local Infrastructure for Health Access: Ameenee Magu’s redeveloped segment reopening is scheduled for Sunday, including the stretch toward Dharumavantha Hospital.