Nutrition Crisis: The Philippines’ latest nutrition survey flags stunting rising to 25.3% among children under 5, reversing a decade of progress and raising alarms for learning and long-term health. Disability Inclusion: A Nagaland advocate says disability is still treated as charity instead of a rights issue, with policy gaps and inaccessible environments keeping people excluded. Fraud & Digital Health: Malaysia’s MOH is studying a more secure e-MC system after forged medical certificate cases using doctors’ identities. Mental Health & Family Wellness: Experts warn that long-running unresolved conflict can steadily erode mental health and strain family wellbeing. Healthcare Access & Affordability: In Boston, insurers face scrutiny over proposed 12.9% premium hikes tied to drug and reimbursement costs, while airport and security workers push for affordable coverage. Public Health Policy: India bans 16 fixed-dose drug combinations for lacking therapeutic justification. Connected Care Tech: India’s Dr Trust 360 tops 2.4M users and adds AI analytics for body-composition insights. Industry & Procurement: Medical device firms in Indonesia call for better procurement governance and quality-first purchasing. Health Tech Research: Yale researchers report a brain-computer interface that learns faster when it follows natural brain activity routes.