Chile Public Health Milestone: Chile became the first country in South America to get WHO validation for eliminating dog-transmitted rabies as a public health problem, after decades of dog vaccination, surveillance, and post-exposure care. Air Quality & Sleep: New research using a sleep-tracking app links higher air pollution to more nighttime coughing—even when pollution stays under WHO daily limits—raising concerns for respiratory health and sleep quality. HIV Prevention Access: Gilead and PAHO agreed to widen access to twice-yearly lenacapavir (Yeztugo) for HIV prevention across Latin America and the Caribbean via PAHO’s regional purchasing system, including Chile. Maritime Monitoring: Chile’s Navy says a Chinese fishing fleet has shifted resupply operations from Peru to Chile, with dozens of vessels detected near Easter Island and authorities monitoring activity outside Chile’s EEZ. ADHD & Eye Tracking: A study reanalyzed Santiago data and found pupils in children with ADHD fluctuate more across repeated tasks, with methylphenidate reducing that variability. Cybersecurity: Researchers disclosed BambooToken malware that uses MQTT to control Windows and Linux systems, with activity tied to South America and Asia. Astronomy in Chile: Telescope Live highlights Chile-based observing sites, offering pre-calibrated astrophotography datasets to users without owning hardware. Tech & Finance in Chile: Santander Chile announced a major multi-year investment plan tied to technology transformation, data, AI, and a revamped branch model.