Taiwan Health Coverage: Lawmakers approved insurance premium subsidies for lower-income residents aged 65 and over, potentially benefiting four million people. The plan has drawn concern over its cost and the strain on younger contributors. India’s Hospital Gap: India needs an estimated 2.9 million more hospital beds by 2035 to approach global benchmarks, a report says, requiring about 2.6 billion square feet of additional healthcare space. Patient Safety: A Chinese court sentenced six people over lead poisoning at a kindergarten that affected 247 children; its head received a life sentence. In Mumbai, regulators suspended the licence for a Fortis Hospital kitchen after finding cockroaches, fungus and other hygiene violations. Workplace Safety: A blast at a pharmaceutical factory unit in Gujarat killed five workers and injured five; officials also reported a gas leak. Regional Health Risks: Indonesia’s fires have triggered Southeast Asia’s highest haze alert, with schools closed and respiratory illness rising in affected countries. Health Industry: India’s fitness chain Cult.fit won regulatory clearance to proceed with its IPO. Prevention: A Malaysian exercise medicine specialist is urging wider training to help clinicians prescribe physical activity for chronic conditions.