Alzheimer’s Awareness: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) will host a World Alzheimer’s Month event on Sept 10 (8am–1pm) at Al Rumailah Hospital, with public stands on dementia, brain health, early diagnosis and modifiable risk factors, plus Memory Clinic support and a follow-up exhibition on World Alzheimer’s Day (Sept 21). Vision Care Support: The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) signed a three-year (2026–2028) funding deal with Al Noor Centre to buy specialized equipment and a medical device for its vision clinic, aiming to strengthen eye-care services for people with visual impairment. Child-Sensitive Humanitarian Access: Qatar stressed that children’s access to food, healthcare and education must not be used as leverage in conflict, calling for dialogue, mediation and humanitarian diplomacy to protect civilians. Digital Health & Training Links: UDST signed MoUs with View Hospital and Korea Medical Centre (Apex Health) to expand clinical training, applied research and staff exchanges. Healthcare Sector Investment: Qatar Development Bank joined QMED 2026 as strategic development partner, backing innovation and growth in medical devices and healthcare technology. Lab Testing Goes Digital: From Nov 1, sweetened drink analysis certificates will be approved electronically via the Dhareeba platform through accredited labs, reducing manual steps for product registration. Disability Rights: UN disability rights committee published findings including on Qatar, urging stronger support systems and safeguards for people with disabilities.