AI in Traditional Medicine: India’s Ministry of Ayush and IndiaAI signed an MoU to speed up AI use across research, medicinal plants, drug administration, and capacity building, including access to GPU computing via IndiaAI. Hospital Partnerships: Siemens Healthineers and Cleveland Clinic expanded a 10-year alliance to standardize diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology workflows across the health system. Emergency Care Benchmark: SPARSH Hospital in Bengaluru became the first worldwide (and in India) to earn IFEM Gold Level Certification for its emergency department after a high-scoring audit. Patient Safety Under Scrutiny: A Washington hospital death investigation alleges lethal harm after prone restraint during a police/security incident, with family and lawyers calling for accountability. Care Disruptions From Labor Strain: Clinical officers in Kericho, Kenya resumed work after a return-to-work deal, while nurses’ strikes continue to disrupt services in nearby counties. Alzheimer’s Testing: New discussion around blood tests for early Alzheimer’s highlights hopes for earlier diagnosis as disease-modifying drugs slowly shift outcomes. Access & Affordability Politics: In Georgia, Medicaid expansion remains a campaign focus, with candidates signaling it may require bipartisan steps. Cancer Care Expansion: Sion Hospital in Mumbai plans a 216-bed oncology building with chemotherapy day care and specialized units. Public Health Monitoring: Zimbabwe’s medicines regulator urged people to report side effects during MedSafety Week to strengthen pharmacovigilance.