Maternal & child wellness in Qatar: Qatar Reads has launched a research-based “Parents-to-Be” initiative with Hamad Medical Corporation’s Women’s Wellness and Research Center and HBKU, using a curated reading kit for expectant mothers in their third trimester to support early bonding and literacy, with pre- and post-programme surveys and focus groups to measure impact. Food security & health support: Qatar Charity (QC) distributed 198,000 ready-to-eat meals across Gaza, targeting patients and hospital staff as well as internally displaced families, aiming to ease hardships and help maintain essential healthcare services amid severe acute food insecurity. Public health & safety in agriculture: Qatar’s Ministry of Municipality urged farmers to regularly inspect date palms for red palm weevil early, and to stop pesticide use once fruits begin ripening to protect orchard health and consumer safety. Humanitarian logistics pressure: UNHCR says Middle East conflict disruptions are delaying shipments of medicines, vaccines and relief supplies, with maritime disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz affecting aid delivery. Qatar World Cup health spotlight: Qatar earned its first-ever World Cup point with a late 1-1 draw vs Switzerland, a reminder of the physical demands of tournament play and the importance of medical support during matches.