Hospital Accountability & Patient Safety: The Philippines’ Court of Appeals upheld nearly 1 million pesos in excess-payment compensation against Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital after it failed to apply full VAT and senior discounts to eligible senior patients. Public Health & Nutrition: A new Philippines nutrition survey flags stunting at 25.3% among children under 5, raising alarms about learning and long-term development. Health Fraud & Regulation: Malaysia’s MOH is exploring digital medical certificates after fake MC syndicate cases using doctors’ identities; South Africa’s health regulator also warns practitioners about scammers posing as inspectors. Crime, Violence & Care Settings: Kerala’s ED alleges an organ trafficking racket run through a medical tourism front; Pune’s court ordered Rs 22 lakh compensation after a Yerwada mental hospital murder; Mangaluru police booked a patient for assaulting a Wenlock hospital nurse. Mental Health Access: Scotland reports urgent mental health support is often not admitted, with some boards facing multi-year waits. Prevention & Lifestyle: UK heat-health alerts were issued as temperatures rise, and experts highlighted Surya Namaskar’s potential benefits for people with type 2 diabetes. System & Workforce Pressure: Northern Ireland temporarily suspended maternity services at Daisy Hill due to staffing shortages, moving patients to Craigavon.