Medical Devices Regulation: India’s Union Health Ministry proposes amendments to the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, aiming to cut manufacturing licence timelines across risk classes to speed access while keeping quality and safety standards. School Mental Health: Rajasthan launches “Khushishala,” a structured emotional well-being programme for about 1,500 government schools, with teacher training and classroom resources for students in Classes 1–5. Maternal Care Coverage: Guam Medicaid plans to reimburse doula services starting July 1, covering prenatal through postpartum support with set visit limits and separate billing rules. Mental Health Demand in England: England’s Children’s Commissioner reports over one million children with active referrals to mental health services, calling it a crisis as demand outpaces capacity and funding. Medication Cost Shock: A consumer explainer says “free” meds can start costing when a new prescription isn’t a preferred generic and when deductibles haven’t been met. Parkinson’s Treatment Update: Zambon and Amneal report a positive CHMP opinion for Hopledo® (modified-release levodopa/carbidopa) for adults with Parkinson’s and motor fluctuations, targeting EU availability from Oct 2026. Hospital Capacity Pressure: Sri Lanka’s dengue outbreak is pushing hospitals in multiple provinces to full capacity, with doctors warning against home treatment due to rapid deterioration risk. Healthcare Tech: Samsung Health rolls out a redesigned app with AI-powered features, including continuous overnight “Vitals” monitoring and a new Heart Health Score.