Patient Safety in Qatar: Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health wrapped up the 12th Qatar Patient Safety Week (17–23 Sept) with a focus on safe care for non-communicable diseases, prevention, screening, medicine safety, and continuity of care. Autism Action at UNGA: Qatar Foundation and global partners launched the next phase of Autism Action initiatives at the UN General Assembly, with Qatar Foundation’s Global Autism Advocacy Coalition work expanding alongside MoPH and MSDF support. Digital habits for kids: Qatar Foundation highlighted how families and schools can build healthier digital habits, responding to early signs of low attention and device-heavy routines among primary-age children. Humanitarian health diplomacy: A Qatar Red Crescent Society workshop in Doha on reconstructing health systems after war brought together QRCS, WHO, ICRC and Geneva experts, including a visit to QRCS’s Disaster Information Management Centre. Gaza aid and early recovery: Qatar co-hosted a “Call to Action” meeting on Gaza’s humanitarian situation at UNGA, stressing rapid, sustained, unimpeded aid and support including fuel and rehabilitation services. AI push for Qatar: Invest Qatar partnered with Silicon Valley applied AI firm Brain Co to speed AI adoption and digital transformation through pilots with public and private stakeholders. Aviation medical/security support: MedAire said business aviation across the Middle East—including Qatar—has grown as operators prioritise risk management, medical support and security planning. Violence impact on healthcare workers: A suicide bombing in Pakistan’s Dera Ismail Khan was followed by gunmen firing on an ambulance, killing a rescue worker and injuring others. Global health policy: The US and EU rejected a UN pandemic prevention declaration, while India and Germany raised concerns but did not fully oppose it.