Marine Health & Climate: Researchers warn marine heatwaves are becoming a public health issue, linking hotter seas to stronger storms, flooding, harmful algal blooms, seafood contamination, and rising mental health strain in coastal communities. Disaster Response: Tropical Storm Dolphin has disrupted eastern China, with Shanghai canceling 900+ flights and suspending some metro lines and train services as flooding and landslide risks prompt large-scale evacuations. Policy & Regulation: India’s medical device industry groups are urging a separate law for devices, arguing the draft bill is too pharma-focused and doesn’t fit device engineering, validation, and risk profiles. Biopharma Capacity: Merck is expanding its Singapore biosafety and analytical testing lab to boost contract testing capabilities for Asia Pacific biologics makers. Public Health Access: India expands its e-visa network to 88 entry points, adding new land ports plus Bhopal and Tirupati airports, while keeping security controls. Wellness & Nutrition Research: Studies highlight plant-forward diets for lower chronic kidney disease risk and renewed clinical interest in amla (Indian gooseberry) for cholesterol and blood sugar support. Healthcare Workforce on the Ground: A Guardian feature spotlights India’s frontline polio vaccinators trekking to remote communities to protect children.