Disaster Response (Philippines): After a 7.8 quake off Sarangani, the DOH says patients were brought back into hospitals as officials check building safety, while medicine and hygiene kits were deployed to affected areas. Healthcare Policy (India): IRDAI’s latest health insurance guidelines push clearer policy info and smoother cashless treatment, including better digital pre-authorization and hospital access. Infectious Disease (DR Congo): Chinese medical experts met IFRC in Kinshasa to coordinate Ebola prevention, case management, lab testing support, and community-level training. Wellness & Movement (US/Global): Pilates authority Lesley Logan led a 300-person class at Camp EDC, reflecting rising demand for accessible, beginner-friendly movement programs. Mental Health (South Asia): A Stanford initiative highlights culturally informed care needs for South Asian families facing depression, psychosis, suicide risk, and stigma. Public Health (Asia): A One Health-focused food safety brief flags high foodborne and zoonotic burdens in Central Asia and calls for stronger cross-sector coordination. Healthcare Access & Tech (India): Phox Health launched in India with Bengaluru HQ and live prescription deliveries in Delhi, Chennai, and Guwahati, aiming for more transparent, accountable logistics. Regulatory/Compliance (India): Rajasthan police exposed a medical licensing racket involving failed foreign MBBS graduates, with arrests tied to fake registrations and forged documents.