Medical Imaging Upgrade in India: Uttar Pradesh will install AI-enabled portable X-ray, 1.5T MRI and digital mammography (DBT) under a MoU running June 2026–March 2036, aiming to bring faster cancer/TB/heart diagnostics to rural areas. Disaster Response (Venezuela): Japan is sending a phased medical disaster relief team (42 members) to reinforce its technical and medical deployment after the June 24 double earthquake, adding to a broader international on-ground effort. Nutrition for Brain Health (Japan): A study of 2,044 adults aged 64+ links higher blood vitamin C with healthier brain structure and stronger memory/attention network connections, though it can’t prove cause. Healthcare Waste Pressure (Pakistan): Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences says daily hazardous waste disposal is strained—incinerators handle 1,000kg but the hospital generates ~1,200kg, forcing outsourcing of the surplus. Health Tech & Care Delivery (Vietnam): Vietnam’s Vinmec expands a multi-platform robotic surgery ecosystem across cities, positioning connected protocols and training as the value driver. Policy & Access (South Korea): South Korea extends visa fee waivers for group tourists from China and others through end-2026 to support travel recovery. Insurance Market (India): Prudential HCL Health Insurance receives IRDAI approval to operate as a standalone insurer, lifting the count of standalone health players to eight.