Cervical cancer prevention: India crossed 80 lakh HPV vaccinations under its nationwide drive, with the Health Ministry citing the milestone as a major step in cancer prevention. Food policy: India’s Supreme Court asked FSSAI for clarity on front-of-pack nutrition labels, including red warning labels for high fat, sugar and salt, and how nutrition literacy will be improved in schools. Insurance access: Kerala’s consumer court ordered an insurer to pay Rs 3.5 lakh after rejecting a mediclaim as “obesity treatment,” ruling the surgery also addressed high BP, weight gain and knee pain. Regional health & prevention: Baguio City won Gold in ASEAN Smoke-Free Awards for enforcing smoke-free policies; Singapore received special recognition for consistent efforts. Healthcare capacity: BHU’s EMINDIA 2026 emergency medicine conference kicked off, focusing on strengthening emergency, critical care and operative services. Digital health & skills: China’s universities are adding AI “micro-majors” to modernize training as AI job demand rises. Wellness business fallout: Singapore’s True Fitness and True Yoga shut down after liabilities and competition concerns, with consumer complaints over unused memberships. Medical tech: China’s Xizang saw a remote robot-assisted prostate surgery using 5G and a domestically developed system. Trade & diplomacy: ASEAN chair Marcos arrived in New Delhi for BRICS, pushing peace, inclusive growth and resilience.