COVID-19 Update: Taiwan has entered a new COVID-19 epidemic phase, with CDC reporting 4,766 people seeking treatment in July 12–18 (up 66.5% week-on-week) and 25 domestic severe cases (including five deaths) for July 14–20; the NB.1.8.1 variant remains dominant and officials say antivirals and vaccines are sufficient. Food Safety: Central Union cooking oil fallout continues to unwind as 19 oil batches are cleared to return to shelves after inspections, while seven will be destroyed and one remains banned due to excessive benzo[a]pyrene. Dementia Risk at Home: A Taiwan study of nearly one million married adults finds that when one spouse develops dementia, the other faces higher dementia risk too—about three extra cases per 100 spouses over five years—pushing dementia risk thinking beyond the individual. Heat Protection: Taiwan’s new pilot microinsurance scheme will cover heat-related hospitalisations (heat stroke, syncope, cramps, and more), with premiums fully funded for a one-year trial. Reproductive Health Support: Sow Fertility’s CEO, Dawn Chan, was named a Tatler Gen.T Leader of Tomorrow 2026 for closing the support gap in women’s reproductive health. Health Tech & Med Transport: SkyDrive signed a framework agreement with ITRI and 7A Drones to prepare eVTOL medical transport services in Taiwan. Regenerative Medicine Expansion: ACRO Biomedical says it has gained CDSCO/DCGI approval in India for its ABCcolla collagen matrix and is advancing further clinical work.