Surgery Access: Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo becomes the first public facility in Zimbabwe to offer complex knee surgeries and total hip replacements after training local orthopaedic surgeons via an Italy-Scotland expert visit. Public Health Policy: Delhi’s Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are replacing Mohalla Clinics, but some former staff say salary dues are still pending. Drug Safety: India’s drug regulator flagged a rabies vaccine batch (Abhayrab/KE25012) as substandard and possibly spurious; the manufacturer disputes that the seized vials were made by it. Maternal Care Gaps: Bhiwandi’s IGM Hospital reportedly relies on on-call gynaecologists for C-sections, raising concerns about timely maternity services. Cardiac Warning: Doctors warn that straining during toilet use can spike heart stress and trigger emergencies in people with heart disease, diabetes or uncontrolled BP. Injury Surge: Dahi Handi celebrations across Mumbai and nearby areas saw multiple deaths and a sharp rise in injuries, with hospitals reporting dozens still under treatment. Nutrition Push: Union minister G Kishan Reddy urged “Poshan Maah” to turn nutrition and fitness awareness into a people’s movement, stressing diet, sleep and activity. Flood Forensics: Bengaluru hospitals opened DNA collection centres to help identify Nepal flood victims’ relatives. Evidence vs Hype: A health explainer questions whether vitamin D “deficiency” is real or driven by overtesting and aggressive treatment.