Diabetes & Traditional Remedies: An Algerian-led review in The Open Biochemistry Journal examined 16 medicinal plants used for diabetes, mapping shared mechanisms like reducing post-meal glucose spikes, boosting insulin signaling, and limiting oxidative damage—but it stresses that most findings still rely on cell and animal studies, with clinical trials largely missing. Public Health Milestone: WHO validated El Salvador as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, citing multi-year assessments showing no active transmission and no blindness-causing cases. Health Under Detention: UN experts urged action over Algerian journalist Hassan Bouras, saying his hunger strike in detention has created serious risks to his health and physical integrity. Emergency Care in Algeria: A severe fire and gas explosion in Oran’s Oued Tlelat injured 23 people, with victims treated on site and transferred for specialized care. Supply Chain Risk for Medical Tech: China’s temporary helium export ban could disrupt supplies used in medical equipment and high-tech manufacturing, adding pressure to global availability. Immigration & Care Access: UK visa rules tightened for travelers from 33 African countries including Algeria, potentially affecting students and patients seeking treatment abroad.