Optogenetics & patents: A University of Macau research team mapped the global patent landscape of optogenetics, outlining key milestones, competition, clinical breakthroughs and translational prospects, with findings published in Nature Biotechnology. Cross-border digital health: Hong Kong expanded its eHealth electronic health record sharing, letting residents authorise secure transfers for consultations at selected mainland institutions via the eHealth app. Macau emergency strain: Fire Services Bureau data showed first-quarter ambulance calls rose to 11,515, with dizziness and abdominal pain driving over half of emergency dispatches; officials urged the public to reserve ambulances for true emergencies. Flu watch in childcare: SSM reported an influenza-like illness cluster at a nursery affecting four children; the bureau urged vaccination for the 2025-26 seasonal flu. Heat safety: A temporary heat shelter opened in Macau after a yellow hot weather alert, offering free cooling support for vulnerable residents. Health access day: Macao Union Medical Centre will hold a public open day on 6 June with free one-on-one consultations and health talks on nutrition, chronic disease and prevention. Primary care demand: DSEC data found private clinics handled 76.3% of primary health care consultations in 2025, highlighting Macau’s heavy reliance on private providers. Smoking protection for kids: SSM expanded outdoor smoking bans within 10 metres of eight more schools and four more crèches, with fines for violations. Ebola-related monitoring: SSM said it will strengthen health checks for arrivals from 10 high-risk African countries amid the DRC/Uganda Ebola situation. Exercise for heart health: New research suggests adults may need 560–610 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise weekly for major cardiovascular risk reductions, especially for people with lower fitness. TCM integration talks: Guangdong-Macau TCM industrial park engaged Brazil’s health regulator on integrating traditional Chinese medicine into Brazil’s public health system.