Food & Nutrition Policy: Morocco’s High Commission for Planning and the UN FAO launched the Table Marocaine de Composition des Aliments (TMCA), expanding dietary tracking from 388 to 1,001 foods and mapping 43 nutrition components per item—so clinicians can finally give culturally accurate diet advice using local recipes and standardized metrics. Public Health & Safety: A University of Sharjah study highlights that banned flame-retardant chemicals (PBDEs) still linger across the Middle East and North Africa, with legacy products and recycled-plastic goods continuing to expose people to hidden environmental health risks. Health Access Under Pressure: Human rights groups launched an international petition urging urgent action for Sahrawi prisoner Naâma Asfari, whose health is said to be rapidly deteriorating after more than a month on hunger strike in Kenitra Prison. Sports Health (Infectious Disease Watch): Canada’s public health response at the World Cup underscores ongoing vigilance for contagious diseases like measles and TB as global travel brings teams and fans into close contact. Local Health Infrastructure: Morocco’s Health Ministry began a field assessment at Tetouan Regional Specialty Hospital, focusing on on-the-ground readiness and service conditions.