Gaza Health Crisis: Satellite images and AP reporting say Israel is rapidly building a miles-long earthen barrier inside Gaza, deepening the territory’s split as Palestinians fear it could become permanent. Clinical Research (Egypt): A case-control study in Egypt suggests fecal biomarkers—especially calprotectin—can help distinguish pediatric inflammatory bowel disease from acute diarrhea, supporting noninvasive screening. Cardiovascular Wellness: An umbrella review of 26 trials links hibiscus tea (karkade) with dose-dependent improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol and fasting glucose, with stronger effects after at least six weeks. Healthcare Access & Energy: The Zayed Sustainability Prize’s Beyond2020 initiative says it deployed solar-powered health centres in India for 200,000+ people, targeting care where electricity is unreliable. Pharma (MENA/Egypt): Recce Pharmaceuticals says it’s advancing a topical gel for diabetic foot infections toward commercialization, with a proposed licensing push across Saudi Arabia, GCC, Egypt, Algeria and Morocco. Public Health Policy: An IMF paper warns Sub-Saharan Africa’s AI gains could be near-zero without upgrades to electricity, internet and digital skills. Digital Health/Industry: Egypt’s AUC released its 2026 Sustainability Report, adding an environmental sustainability policy and carbon emissions progress tracking. Sports Piracy Crackdown (Egypt): Two Egyptian nationals received two-year prison sentences over an unauthorized offshoot of the Streameast sports streaming network.