Waste-to-Health Link: Hanoi’s Chinese-invested Soc Son waste-to-energy plant is credited with cutting foul landfill dumping and reducing respiratory harm from flies and mosquitoes for nearby families, processing about 5,000 tons of household waste daily. Ebola Response: China has sent an initial medical expert team to the Democratic Republic of Congo for a three-month mission to strengthen Ebola prevention, treatment, surveillance, and outbreak control after WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergency. Parkinson’s & Agent Orange: A new VA-focused report highlights how Parkinson’s disease can present differently for veterans, including cases tied to traumatic brain injury and exposure risks such as Agent Orange. Health-Policy in Focus: Iowa Democrats selected Josh Turek for the open U.S. Senate seat, setting up a November race against Ashley Hinson; Turek’s campaign emphasizes healthcare access and clinics. Digital Publishing Safety: Vietnam’s publishing industry is pushing for more proactive copyright protection as digital piracy rises, with losses estimated at around 7 trillion VND in the digital content sector. Wellness Retail Returns: Holland & Barrett is back in Singapore via Guardian stores, expanding access to vitamins and preventive wellness products through a new distribution partnership.