DOH Leadership Shake-up: President Marcos appointed orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jose Brittanio “Brix” Pujalte Jr. as the new Health Secretary, replacing Teodoro Herbosa, who resigned for health reasons after knee replacement rehab; lawmakers and health workers say Pujalte’s track record could help restore public confidence and keep government specialty hospitals public. School Health Safety: DepEd reported a Grade 4 student in Cavite died after a routine deworming activity, with initial findings pointing to infection leading to septic shock; parents have asked the NBI for an investigation and an autopsy, while DepEd said it will review health and safety protocols. TB Awareness: A DOH TB specialist warned many Filipinos still treat tuberculosis like an ordinary cough, delaying care even though TB is preventable and curable; she urged medical consultation for coughs lasting over two weeks and other warning signs. Disaster Health & Response: Flooding from Typhoon Inday and the southwest monsoon affected hundreds of thousands in BARMM, with deaths and ongoing evacuation needs, underscoring the strain on local health and emergency services. Healthcare Fraud Risks: A report highlighted sophisticated Medicare/health scams using stolen data and AI voice bots, raising concerns about how vulnerable seniors and patients can be to fraud.