Hospital Billing & Discounts: The Philippines’ Court of Appeals ordered Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital to pay nearly PHP 1M in excess charges to senior patients after it failed to apply full VAT and 20% senior discounts. Diabetes & Bone Health: A new study suggests semaglutide users with type 2 diabetes may have about 15% lower fracture risk than people on other weight-loss drugs, but researchers urge bone-health monitoring. Patient Safety & Care Access: India’s MOH is exploring digital medical certificates after fake MC cases, aiming to tighten verification and reduce misuse of doctors’ identities. Healthcare Fraud Crackdown: Kerala’s ED says an organ trafficking racket allegedly ran through a medical tourism firm, targeting financially distressed donors and using forged documents. Workforce Shortages: Northern Ireland’s Daisy Hill maternity services were temporarily suspended due to staffing shortages, with patients redirected to Craigavon. Clinical & Community Health: India approved five new state medical schools, expanding doctor training across regions. Violence in Care Settings: A patient allegedly assaulted a nurse at Mangaluru’s Wenlock Hospital; police booked the case. Public Health & Prevention: International Yoga Day coverage highlights Surya Namaskar as potentially improving heart and nerve issues in type 2 diabetes.