Parkinson’s Research Boost: Weill Cornell Medicine–Qatar’s Prof. Hilal A. Lashuel secured a $9m, three-year grant to study ways to selectively target toxic protein aggregates linked to Parkinson’s, with an international team and partners including the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Primary Care in Action: A Qatar-linked primary healthcare centre in Jordan’s Azraq Refugee Camp reported 4,323 patients served in April 2026, including pediatrics, general medicine, emergency care, dental services, vaccinations, and free pharmacy prescriptions. Hackathon for Health in Crisis: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar and the Hamad Bin Jassim Center ran its third Lifeline Hackathon, with 284 students building offline-capable solutions for health and sustainability challenges in conflict-affected areas. Cycling for Health & Safety: Ashghal says it has delivered 3,430km of cycling paths since 2013, while Qatar’s Ministry of Transport launched an updated Qatar Bicycle Master Plan after reviewing 1,500km of routes and surveying micromobility use. Food Safety Recall: Qatar’s MoPH recalled GODIVA Kunafah & Pistachio Milk Chocolate Bar due to undeclared eggs, warning people with egg allergies to avoid and dispose of the product. Local Health Services: PHCC expanded weekend healthcare with the Al Waab Health Centre addition, extending access for residents.