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- 1Measles outbreak threatens Bangladesh's youngest generation●Measles outbreak threatens development of Bangladesh’s youngest generation
Health authorities in Bangladesh are facing a measles outbreak that doctors and aid workers warn could damage the long-term development of the country's youngest children. The disease, which can cause severe complications including blindness, brain damage and weakened immunity, is spreading among under-fives. Observers point to gaps in routine vaccination coverage as children are at risk of lasting harm.
- 2Unarmed 911 Teams Now Operating in Nearly 100 Cities●Unarmed 911 teams are reshaping public safety in nearly 100 cities
Unarmed civilian response teams are being deployed to handle certain 911 calls in nearly 100 US cities, replacing police officers for situations like mental health crises and welfare checks. NPR reports that these alternative responder programs are reshaping how public safety is delivered, with cities increasingly sending medics, counselors, or outreach workers instead of armed officers.
- 3Texas trains a new front line for mental health care●Science & Medicine: Training a new front line for Texas mental health care
Texas is expanding efforts to train a new workforce to address the state's shortage of mental health care providers. The initiative, covered by Texas Public Radio, focuses on preparing a new front line of workers to deliver care where professional services are scarce. Details of the specific programs and funding involved remain limited.