Public Health Policy: Bhutan has won WHO validation for eliminating dog-transmitted rabies as a public health problem, highlighting a One Health push that links vets, communities and human health services. Healthcare Diplomacy: Sri Lanka is taking a prominent role at the WHO South-East Asia Health Summit in Timor-Leste, using the regional committee session to push health-system priorities and cooperation. Clinical Capacity & Research: Sri Lanka is exploring tech-led upgrades with Indian biotech experts, aiming to strengthen medical R&D and improve detection and management of non-communicable diseases. Mental Health Access: Kerala High Court welcomed renaming mental health centres as “Happiness and Wellness Centres,” urging stigma reduction and infrastructure improvements. Fertility & Women’s Health: Egg freezing coverage keeps expanding across Asia as planned fertility options gain mainstream attention. Wellness & Care Markets: India’s women’s wellness brand Nua raised $50m to scale period, maternity and intimate care. Food Safety Debate: Indian activists filed a Supreme Court objection to proposed red warning labels, arguing the “two nutrients” rule could let harmful products slip through. Emerging Disease Watch: Chinese researchers reported a new tick-borne virus linked to human febrile illness, underscoring the need for better diagnosis. Biomanufacturing: Novonesis is investing €600m in an India enzyme facility to expand biosolutions for food, energy and industry. Healthcare Security/Operations: India’s AIIMS Jammu is set to get CISF security, reflecting rising focus on hospital safety.