Telehealth & access push: Jammu and Kashmir’s LG Manoj Sinha urged “health services anytime, anywhere,” pointing to telemedicine, drone delivery of supplies, and solar cold chains, alongside a shift toward prevention and regular screening. Primary care under strain: New Zealand’s GP network says a flu surge is overwhelming clinics and knocking out staff, with households facing pneumonia and other serious complications—prompting calls for a 10-year prevention-first reset. Patient safety & workforce protection: West Bengal pledged to enforce a law protecting healthcare workers after alleging past “vote politics” blocked implementation; meanwhile, Nagaland issued a statewide severe-weather advisory as flooding and storms disrupt daily life. Local health innovation: Andhra Pradesh launched the Sanjeevani drone-linked program for tribal areas, aiming to speed blood sample testing and care for pregnant women and critically ill patients. Care delivery hiccup: Windsor-area hospitals warned of delays from a “computer system malfunction,” not a cyber incident. HIV & aging: A Rutgers public health leader marked decades of HIV progress, highlighting that many people with HIV are now living into older age. Nutrition spotlight: A report on lettuce’s low-calorie, high-nutrient profile framed it as a simple add-on for heart, eye, bone and metabolic health. Cybersecurity as healthcare risk: An Indian cybersecurity firm urged healthcare and tech players to treat AI-era cyber defense as a business priority. Medical tech expansion: Ahmedabad’s DHS Multispecialty Hospital opened a twin-tower facility and launched J&J’s robotic knee replacement system.