Stem cell breakthrough: Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital performed its first allogeneic BMT after a 17-year-old donated stem cells to save her 10-year-old brother with relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukaemia; the child has recovered and was discharged. Affordable care access: Jan Aushadhi Kendras expanded their product basket for newborns and older adults, adding low-cost infant-care and supportive recovery items, with more healthcare products in the pipeline. Cancer drug update: Dr Reddy’s launched NIVORZ, a nivolumab biosimilar in India, approved for 12 cancer indications and built at its Hyderabad biologics facility. Hospital diagnostics closer to home: KMC Hospital Mangaluru opened an NABL-accredited laboratory sample collection centre with home sample pickup and WhatsApp delivery of reports. Patient safety/insurance billing: A Mumbai patient reported a cancer surgery wrongly listed in records during hernia treatment; the hospital later corrected the entry and reduced charges. Public health in crisis: Floods in Bihar have affected nearly five million people, with relief focused on food, clean drinking water and medicines. Kidney disease mystery abroad: A mysterious chronic kidney disease affecting young agricultural workers has reportedly surfaced in Texas, raising fresh questions about CKDu/mesoamerican nephropathy. Policy & social security: Govt plans to expand rural pension coverage via “Pension Sakhis” to help SHG members enrol and access pension support. Healthcare governance: SC issued notice in contempt proceedings over alleged non-compliance on religious/secular education rules for children under 14.