Medical Device Regulation (India): India’s health ministry has proposed amendments to the Medical Devices Rules, 2017 to cut licensing and audit timelines across risk classes, aiming to speed approvals while keeping safety and quality standards. Regulatory Scrutiny (India): Delhi’s Anti-Corruption Branch arrested former DGHS Dr Vatsala Aggarwal in a major health procurement scam, adding to earlier arrests tied to alleged inflated purchases of medicines and equipment. Hospital Expansion (India): Asarfi Hospital Ltd approved participation in Jharkhand’s RFP to run and expand a 100-bed district hospital in Dhanbad into a medical college under a PPP model. Clinical Capacity (India): Jharkhand approved three hospitals to perform corneal transplants, bringing the state’s authorized centres to 11. Public-Private Health Infrastructure (Bangladesh): Bangladesh Medical University’s super-specialised hospital is set for a management overhaul, with plans to bring it under the Companies Act for more flexible, lower-cost care. Elder Care Tech (Italy): Rome’s heatwave support scheme is using smart bracelets to remotely monitor elderly residents’ heart rate, sleep and falls, with emergency calling. Pharma Business Moves (India): Strides Pharma sold a majority stake in Pivot Path to Ascent Capital for about ₹100 crore, while investors push for deeper probes into Philips’ sleep apnea device scandal. Health Equity & Costs (US): A new study highlights how medical debt collection drives massive lawsuits and wage garnishment in Virginia, underscoring pressure on patients. Digital Health & Safety (Australia): Australia’s social media ban enforcement is under fire as experts warn regulators must move into stronger “enforcement mode” after fines were doubled.