Public Health & Access: Merck Foundation marked World Health Day 2026 with First Ladies from Africa and Asia, saying it has funded 2,600 scholarships for healthcare specialists across 52 countries. Food Policy: Philippine food manufacturers and trade groups are urging a joint review of the Philippine Nutrient Profile Model, arguing the draft should better match today’s dietary patterns before it shapes labels, marketing limits and taxes. Medical Supply Chains: India’s Department of Pharmaceuticals is inviting comments on proposed amendments to the Global Tender Enquiry (GTE) Exemption List for medical devices, with stakeholders asked to submit by July 15. Digital Safety: India says it is proactively monitoring Telegram groups and channels over child sexual abuse material and scams, while Telegram’s editing feature remains disabled until June 30. Pharma Security: NITI Aayog warns India’s pharma supply chain still relies on China for about 65% of critical APIs and key starting materials, pushing for higher-value diversification. Global Health Crisis: Palestine’s embassy in India seeks $100m in emergency medical aid for Gaza and the West Bank, citing hospital shortages and damaged infrastructure. Workplace Health: A US FDA recall targets 11,460 bottles of chlorthalidone due to failed dissolution specs, raising concerns about effectiveness for hypertension patients.