Maternal & Child Health Gains: India’s NFHS-6 shows progress in institutional deliveries (90.6% vs 88.6%), antenatal care (95.9%), skilled birth attendance (91.3%), and immunisation (87.1% full coverage), alongside a rise in lifestyle diseases. Cancer Screening Push: India’s Head & Neck Cancer Institute of India (HNCII) launches a nationwide early-detection drive for head and neck cancer on World Head & Neck Cancer Day. Mental Health in Schools: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta rolls out Project Manobal, bringing structured mental health education and trained psychologist-led sessions to government schools. Education Crisis With Health Fallout: India’s youth-led “Cockroach” protests continue after talks with ministers, fueled by a medical exam paper leak and concerns over student suicides; protesters demand the education minister’s resignation. Heat & Longevity Signals: Japan reports life expectancy rising for both sexes (women 87.33, men 81.35) and highlights ongoing heat-related health strain. Digital Health for Expats: China launches the SinoGuide app bundling services including payments, transport, healthcare info, and immigration reminders for foreign nationals. Healthcare Costs & Fraud Pressure: California’s Medi-Cal faces scrutiny after a federal Medicaid funds pause tied to fraud, raising concerns about long-term fiscal sustainability. Global Health Tech Manufacturing: China’s Stago plant in Tianjin expands beyond production into local R&D, aiming to speed innovation for medical devices.