Patient Safety & Care Access: A combined bio-histological “Seven-Up” score is reported to reduce overtreatment in early liver transplant rejection by better separating patients who need therapy from those who can be safely observed. Hospital Fire Tragedy: India’s Amravati NICU fire killed three newborns after smoke spread; officials say 36 infants were rescued and shifted, with investigations underway. Pediatric Medication Policy: India restricted fixed-dose cold/cough medicines containing chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine for children under four, citing side-effect risks. Clinical Breakthrough: A two-year-old in Hyderabad became seizure-free after advanced epilepsy surgery (anterior temporal lobectomy) following scans that found a small brain lesion. Healthcare Funding & Systems: Malaysia’s InterSystems Asia READY 2026 will spotlight trusted data, interoperability and practical AI for connected care. Public Health & Risk: Nagpur reported a chlorine gas leak that hospitalized multiple people after exposure. Care Affordability: New York’s AG issued guidance on hospital financial aid eligibility and protections for patients who can’t afford bills. Global Health & Referrals: Bhutan’s referral network is set to expand with more Indian hospitals joining to widen specialized treatment options. Human Rights in Health: Sri Lanka’s disability council condemned mocking a stroke survivor politician in a viral caricature, calling it discriminatory.