COVID-19 Cell Therapy Update: A peer-reviewed systematic review and meta-analysis reports intravenous mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) lowered mortality and inflammatory markers in severe/critical COVID-19 patients while keeping a strong safety profile. Dengue Vaccine Milestone: India’s CDSCO has approved Takeda’s QDENGA, the country’s first dengue vaccine, for ages 4–60 as dengue cases keep rising. Sanitation for Public Health: Manila Water completed sewer and lift-station works in the North Pasig network, aiming to cut wastewater contamination risks and improve access to reliable sanitation. Child Disability Care: A hospital-based developmental screening and therapy hub for children with disabilities opened in the Philippines, offering coordinated services including telehealth and multidisciplinary consultations. Clinical Leadership & Workforce: Malaysia’s Women in Medicine symposium highlighted the need for more women in healthcare leadership as mental health, non-communicable diseases, ageing, digital health and AI reshape care. Hospital Governance & Accountability: South Africa’s NPA secured a final forfeiture order tied to Thembisa Hospital corruption, spotlighting how fraud siphoned funds away from patient services. Court Oversight in India: Delhi High Court ordered Safdarjung Hospital to file Sonam Wangchuk’s medical reports and set next steps on a plea to transfer him to a private facility. Public Health Safety Incident: Sri Lanka reported 5 Grade 6 students transferred to hospital after suspected toxic seed ingestion, with samples sent for lab analysis. Care Access Policy: Wisconsin began a law extending Medicaid postpartum coverage from 60 days to one year, aiming to reduce coverage gaps and preventable deaths. Healthcare Tech in Practice: Anthropic launched “Claude for Healthcare” to support clinical documentation, medical history summaries, and plain-language test explanations.