Hajj Health & Safety: Thousands of pilgrims began leaving Makkah after completing Hajj in scorching heat, with reports of more than 1.7 million participants from 165 countries and medical staffing deployed amid regional tensions. Tobacco Harm Reduction: Ahead of World No Tobacco Day, a new global ranking says Kenya lags on building a smoke-free society, while highlighting how rules on alternatives like nicotine pouches and vapes could shape access and affordability across Africa—including Algeria. Diabetes Foot Care in MENA: Recce Pharmaceuticals says it has signed a term sheet for a 10-year exclusive licensing deal to distribute its R327 Topical Gel for diabetic foot infections across Saudi Arabia, GCC, Egypt, Algeria and Morocco, pending regulatory approvals. Local Health Preparedness: Libya’s health emergency committee says readiness levels at hospitals in Ghat and Tahala have been raised due to heavy rains and displacement of about 250 families. Sports Medicine (Indirect Wellness Signal): Argentina’s World Cup squad news centers on Lionel Messi’s left hamstring muscle fatigue, with recovery timelines tied to day-to-day progress—another reminder of how injury management affects athlete health.