Mental Health Access: Colombia’s First Lady Ana Lucía Pineda launched “Un Corazón Contigo,” a free mental health platform for suicide prevention, connecting people in crisis with over 400 professionals. Hospital Cybersecurity: A Biofile report says 6 in 10 cyberattacks in Colombia target hospitals and clinics, risking patient records, diagnoses, and even care operations. Respiratory Tech Innovation: Colombian doctor Maria Artunduaga is behind a low-cost wearable device (about US$30) aiming to detect respiratory crises up to 15 days earlier than current diagnosis. Coca Spraying Court Fight: A judge suspended Putumayo’s aerial coca-spraying pilot, citing health and environmental risks, while the government argues for a controlled, temporary experiment. Antidrug Policy Tension: President Abelardo de la Espriella says the government will appeal court rulings that halted military operations and crop spraying amid concerns about minors. Health Equity Spotlight: UK nurse Agimol Pradeep won the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award ($250,000), recognized for transplant advocacy and improving access. Community Health & Wellness: Bogotá’s Ciclovía-style “Sunday Streets” highlights how open streets can boost physical activity and wellbeing. Wildlife & Pollution: Research finds fiddler crabs in Colombia’s mangroves ingest microplastics, potentially worsening contamination through the food web.