Healthcare Access & Policy (Philippines): First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos met India’s ambassador and agencies to ease visa processing and reduce burdens for Indian medical students in the Philippines, aiming to strengthen coordination with schools and regulators. Hospital Capacity (Malaysia): Malaysia’s MOH outlined major Melaka infrastructure plans under RP2, including a new 400-bed Type 2 Specialist Hospital and an expanded women and children’s block to tackle capacity strain. Mental Health (Bangladesh): Bangladesh’s Flow Fest spotlighted mental health and wellness support through community-led activities like yoga, meditation, and counselling-focused sessions. Maternal & Newborn Care (Bangladesh): A report highlights improving institutional maternal outcomes but ongoing newborn mortality concerns, with small shares of newborn deaths and sickness at discharge still requiring action. Public Health Tech (India): Andhra Pradesh plans an AI app (“Shishu Maapan”) to help ASHA workers assess newborns faster with minimal physical contact, supported by training and a pilot in Mangalagiri. Ebola Response (DR Congo): WHO and partners warn the Central Africa Ebola outbreak may be broader and harder to contain amid conflict, displacement, weak systems, and limited aid, with frontline staff reporting inadequate support. Food Safety (Hawaii, US): Hawaii’s DOH is cracking down on roadside bake stands after repeated food-code violations, even as rules allow some shelf-stable homemade items without permits. Wellness Infrastructure (US): Wilmington Alliance opened a Teen Wellness Youth Hub to support youth emotional well-being and leadership in West Center City. Health & Insurance (India): Star Health complaints and claim rejections are rising, raising questions about whether policyholders get clear reasons to challenge denials. Sports Safety (US/UK): Strong winds at an NCAA tournament sent five to hospital; separate incidents at a music event in Mumbai involved alcohol-related medical emergencies with police checking CCTV and circumstances.