Tobacco Alarm in Jordan: A new Higher Population Council report marks World No Tobacco Day with a stark finding: more than half of Jordanians aged 15+ use tobacco, with men at 71% and women 29%, and 83% starting before age 24; it also links smoking to major health and cost burdens, including 10,755 cancer cases in 2022 and rising treatment expenses. Cancer Care Standardization: The Ministry of Health approved a Unified National Cancer Treatment Protocol to standardize oncology treatment across Jordan’s healthcare sectors, aiming for equal care and improved quality. Public Health After Eid Al-Adha: Greater Amman Municipality says it removed waste from sacrificial animal sale and slaughter sites, transferring it for treatment and starting twice-daily spraying and sanitizing for two weeks to protect health and reduce insects and odors. Neonatal Health Lessons Abroad: Canada’s progress in helping extremely premature babies survive earlier gestational ages is highlighted, with focus on practical improvements that reduce complications. Ebola Travel Warnings: UAE authorities warned against travel to DR Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to Ebola risk, urging caution and registration for citizens abroad. Regional Health Diplomacy: Jordan condemned Israeli attacks on Lebanon, calling them a violation of sovereignty and urging intensified humanitarian assistance for displaced families.