El Salvador Humanitarian Health Response: El Salvador expanded its Venezuela earthquake relief with a fully equipped field hospital in Catia La Mar, prioritizing adult and pediatric care and support for vulnerable groups as the crisis shifts from rescue to ongoing medical needs. Food Safety: A soft-cheese recall tied to a Listeria outbreak has been expanded, including Salvadoran- and Mexican-style requeson products sold in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., with 12 illnesses, 10 hospitalizations, and one death reported. Healthcare Workforce & Wages: In New York, 1199SEIU and hospital management are pushing a contract on 86,000 healthcare workers that critics say cuts real wages and weakens job protections—raising concerns about workers’ ability to strike. Public Health in Disaster Context: Coverage of Venezuela’s earthquake response highlights the scale of injuries and the growing focus on medical and recovery services as international rescue teams rotate out. Local Health Infrastructure: A report on solar panels helping transform healthcare in an El Salvador municipality points to energy access as a practical boost for service continuity. Community Health & Nutrition: A new nutrition partnership supports athletes preparing for the 2026 CAC Games, underscoring how sports wellness programs rely on targeted dietary and care support.