Sports Medicine in Qatar: Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital (FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence) is supporting Arab teams at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with fitness assessments, injury prevention, rehabilitation and sports-science consultancy, including a team of experts accompanying Iraq’s delegation. Heat & Player Safety: With extreme temperatures expected across US and Mexico venues, FIFA has ordered cooling-off breaks (three minutes halfway through each half) to help players rest and hydrate, as climate change drives more days of extreme heat. Qatar Health Policy: Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health has launched a Food Establishments Guide focused on food recall requirements, aiming to strengthen food safety oversight. Wellness & Mental Health: A Qatar-based discussion highlights how heavy social media use and doomscrolling can affect sleep, productivity and mental well-being. Public Health & Access: A study reports an HSV-1 vaccine could avert tens of millions of infections, pointing to a major prevention opportunity. Regional Health Context: Arab organisations marked World Day Against Child Labour by calling for stronger protection of children in Palestine, warning that conflict is worsening access to food, shelter, education and healthcare.