Medical Devices Regulation: India’s Union Health Ministry proposes amendments to the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, aiming to cut licensing timelines for manufacturing licences across risk classes to speed access while keeping quality and safety requirements. Maternal & Child Health: J.P. Nadda will chair India’s Central Council of Health and Family Welfare conference and launch the Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram for children from birth to 36 months, alongside new national ambulance operational guidelines under the SUMAN Roadmap 2030. Digital Health & Research Partnerships (Qatar): Hamad Medical Corporation signs an MoU with Boehringer Ingelheim to strengthen clinical research, trials capacity, workforce skills, and patient outcomes; Qatar also launches AIHEP, an engineering-focused GCC initiative with an AI digital hub for safer, smarter facilities. Mental Health Pressure (UK): England faces a child mental health crisis, with over one million children referred to services in the year to March 2025, especially for suspected autism and neurodevelopmental needs. Public Health & Drug Use: The UN reports global drug use hit a record high in 2024, with 331 million people using drugs and only one in 12 receiving treatment. Maternal Care Coverage (Guam): Guam Medicaid will reimburse doula services starting July 1, covering prenatal, labor support, and postpartum visits under defined limits. Healthcare Costs: A common reason for “free” meds suddenly costing over $250 is insurance tiering and deductibles—new, non-preferred or non-generic drugs may trigger cost-sharing. Wellness Tech: Samsung Health rolls out a redesigned app with AI-powered features, including overnight Vitals and a Heart Health Score.