Maternal & Child Health Expansion: Eastern Visayas LGUs welcomed a P100-million KOICA-funded MNCH program expansion through World Vision Philippines, aiming to cut maternal and newborn deaths in the region’s poorest, most isolated communities. Healthcare Access & Infrastructure: Malaysia’s Melaka state assembly says a new Type 3 Bukit Rambai Health Clinic decision is expected in the 2027 budget, with expanded services from radiology and dental to therapy, counseling, and maternal/child care. AI in Public Hospitals: Malaysia’s Health Ministry will run an AI proof-of-concept in selected hospitals first, focusing on safer automation of clinical documentation and digital infrastructure upgrades. Medical Education Rules: India’s NMC draft amendments would block approval for new medical colleges/courses or seat increases unless hospital and academic infrastructure is fully complete—no work-in-progress arrangements. Drug Licensing Deal: AstraZeneca struck an exclusive licensing agreement with Dizal Pharmaceutical for Zegfrovy (lung cancer), with major upfront and milestone payments. Public Health Alert: Georgia health officials warned of rising Cyclospora illnesses linked to fresh produce, urging extra food-handling precautions. Mental Health at Work: South Africa’s workplace mental health survey highlights widespread anxiety and depression and the stigma that keeps many employees silent. Behavioral Health Response: Spokane Fire and Frontier Behavioral Health expanded a crisis response program pairing clinicians with paramedics for faster routing to appropriate care.