Neonatal Safety Under Scrutiny: India’s NHRC has taken suo motu notice of an Amravati hospital fire at a Sick Newborn Care Unit that killed three newborns, with a ventilator blast suspected and a two-week report sought from Maharashtra. ICU Fire Risk Focus: A separate report highlights a worrying rise in “new-age” ICU and neonatal unit fires across India, often linked to electrical faults and oxygen-rich settings—calling for ICU accidents to be treated as a distinct safety category. Cybersecurity for Health Systems: The US says China-linked hackers used platforms (QScan/QTRouter) to target major federal networks including health agencies; domains tied to the operation were seized, raising concerns for critical infrastructure and hospital-connected systems. Genomics Push in China: China marked the Human Genome Project’s 25th anniversary with a Beijing symposium, pointing to sustained sequencing-driven advances and growing clinical applications. Healthcare Expansion: Fortis Healthcare officially launched in Ghana via TreatAid Ghana, setting up an information centre to coordinate second opinions, appointments, and medical travel. Policy Watch: India’s health minister reviewed Union Budget 2026-27 progress, including plans to boost emergency and trauma care capacity in district hospitals. Flood Disaster With Health Fallout: Nepal-China flash floods have killed hundreds and left nearly 1,500 missing; authorities warn of a barrier-lake risk and a second health emergency as water systems are damaged. Drug Counterfeit Crackdown (Gujarat): Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrested suspects in an interstate counterfeit NICARDIA RETARD 10 (nifedipine SR) supply chain, with seizures across Gujarat and links to UP/Rajasthan. Wellness & Innovation: Karnataka is exploring pilot projects using ElevenLabs voice AI for skilling and healthcare-related citizen services.