Medical Device Regulation: India’s health ministry has proposed faster licensing for medical device manufacturing, cutting approval timelines for Class B from 140 to 115 days and for higher-risk Class C/D from 105 to 90 days, aiming to speed access without lowering safety and performance standards. Cardiac Care Expansion (Sri Lanka): Sri Lanka is opening new advanced heart and kidney facilities at South Colombo Teaching Hospital, including a cath lab, DSA unit, and lithotripsy, with more cath labs planned across the public system this week. Dengue Surge (Bangladesh): Bangladesh reported 172 additional dengue hospital admissions in the past 24 hours, with no new deaths; recoveries rose to 130, and the national death toll this year stands at 13. Fake Medicines Crackdown (Nepal): Nepal intensified market surveillance after fake Seroflo Rotacaps 250 was found, inspecting dozens of pharmacies, recovering dozens of fake items, and closing at least one outlet while continuing enforcement. Healthcare Funding & Access (New Zealand): A report says funding a world-first RSV vaccine for Kiwis aged 65+ could prevent thousands of winter hospitalisations and deliver major economic gains. Hospital Security Costs (Ireland): FOI data shows six major Irish hospitals spent over €42m on security in two years amid rising safety concerns and frequent Garda calls. Public Health & Equity (Malaysia): Malaysia’s deputy health minister stressed that stronger primary care and coordination across clinics, hospitals, academia, and professional bodies are key to handling rising non-communicable disease burdens. Humanitarian Response (Venezuela): India’s “Operation Amistad” is sending C-17 relief flights with field hospitals and BHISHM Cube modular units to support earthquake-hit Venezuela as damage and casualties mount.