Fit India & Community Wellness: Assam Rifles held a “Sundays on Cycle” cycle rally in Nagaland, with personnel, families and children riding about 5 km to promote regular physical activity and healthy living. Mental Health & Traditional Medicine: Chinese researchers in Yunnan identified a potential antidepressant drug target from Qingyangshen (Root of Auricledleaf Swallowwort), linking plant compounds to reduced inflammation, oxidative damage and steadier neurotransmitters. Breakthrough Surgery: Doctors in Jiangsu, China, reportedly completed a rare replantation after both legs were severed at thigh level, with the patient now walking indoors with a walker after nearly eight hours of surgery. Healthcare Access Expansion (India): West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari said Ayushman Bharat plus the state’s Mukhyamantri Swasthya Bima Yojana will cover 1,240 private and 627 government facilities, enabling cashless care up to Rs 5 lakh across India. Private Hospital Capacity (India): IHH Healthcare’s Fortis plans to nearly double beds in India to about 10,000 by 2031, aiming to scale its hospital network across key cities. Medicine Safety & Traceability: India’s push for QR coding on medicines is expanding, with GS1 India urging standardised data formats across the supply chain to better detect counterfeits and enable verification. Public Health Governance: Bihar CM warned doctors against unnecessary referrals, saying districts should be equipped for more surgeries and that unjustified transfers will face action. Digital Health Infrastructure (UAE): UAE topped Kearney’s Global Telecom Health Index 2026, highlighting strong telecom performance tied to better service delivery and customer sentiment.