Kid Flu Prevention: A Taiwan-led study in Pediatrics found children who start influenza antivirals within 48 hours of symptoms are 81% less likely to need hospitalization, with the biggest benefit in kids age 5 and under. Kidney Health Warning: Taiwan’s kidney-disease deaths and mortality rates rose last year, with experts pointing to growing multimorbidity and complex medication use. Mental Health Safety Data: A nationwide Taiwan cohort study in The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific maps clozapine’s neutropenia risk, showing serious cases are rare but concentrated in the early months. Public Health Vaccines: A large review in eClinicalMedicine estimates hepatitis A vaccines prevent about 96% of infections pre-exposure and ~97% post-exposure, and vaccination programs cut childhood incidence by 80–100%. Local Wellness & Care Access: Taipei’s Guangci/Fengtian Temple MRT Station opened, easing eastern Xinyi transit and improving access to major destinations including NTUH. Zoo Enrichment: Taipei Zoo celebrated giant panda Yuan Yuan’s 22nd birthday with a livestreamed “fruit and vegetable train” meal designed for senior care and sensory enrichment. Health Policy Politics: The KMT is planning a referendum campaign to abolish Taiwan’s nuclear-free policy, framing it as tied to public health, stable power, and AI competitiveness. Regional Health Diplomacy: Taiwan’s Pacific presence is highlighted around the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, amid heightened Taiwan–China tensions and calls for partners to deliver real development outcomes.