Poultry Health Alert (Uruguay): Uruguay declared a nationwide health emergency after highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza was confirmed in backyard poultry in Colonia, triggering movement restrictions, a ban on fairs/auctions/exhibitions for birds, and orders to confine free-range flocks and slaughter/dispose exposed birds with strict cleaning and disinfection. Drug-Resistant Fungus Watch: A CDC-linked study flags rising global concern over a skin fungus (Trichophyton indotineae) that’s resistant to terbinafine, with cases detected across dozens of countries and growing since 2022. Brain Health (Latin America): A two-year LatAm-FINGERS trial in 11 countries, including Uruguay, found older adults in a more structured, coached lifestyle program improved cognition far more than those given lighter general advice. Food Safety & Trade Pressure: The EU suspended imports of Brazilian animal products over antimicrobial compliance concerns, while broader “mystery meat” debates in the US spotlight health risks tied to meat sourcing and processing standards. Local Health Policy (US): A US appeals court ruled there’s no constitutional right to clean drinking water in a lead-contamination case—an issue that resonates for public health protections.