Measles Alert: PAHO says measles cases in the Americas have hit their highest level in 22 years, with Peru among the countries driving the surge, urging stronger vaccination, surveillance, and fast outbreak response. Drug Safety & Public Health: A new report highlights how ketamine trafficking is expanding across Latin America, including cases involving shipments from Peru to Chile—raising concerns for misuse of a medically used anesthetic. Peru & War Risks: Peru’s Foreign Ministry confirms 459 nationals enlisted to fight for Russia in Ukraine, with 11 deaths and 114 missing, while repatriation efforts continue for those who escaped forced recruitment. Healthcare Access in the Amazon: A story looks at how getting basic care in the Peruvian Amazon can mean long travel times, underscoring gaps in local health services. Maternal-Child Health & Aging: A global piece notes rising longevity at age 80, spotlighting both benefits and growing healthcare pressures for older adults. Colonial Heritage & Health History: Remains of a 16th-century hospital and church were discovered in Lima’s historic center, offering a rare look at how colonial-era care was organized. Illegal Gold & Mercury Threats: Peru’s crackdown on illegal mining in the Amazon targets the routes that bring fuel and machinery to mines—key to reducing poisoning and violence tied to gold.