Diabetes Care: Novo Nordisk launched Awiqli (insulin icodec), the world’s first once-weekly basal insulin in India, cutting injections from 365 to 52 a year; pricing starts at Rs 2,611 for a 70-unit dose, with pan-India availability from next week. IVF Oversight: The NCW has formed an expert panel to review laws and the regulatory framework governing IVF clinics, ART centres and gamete banks, amid concerns about irregularities and uneven compliance. Cancer Burden: WHO’s Global Status Report on Cancer 2026 says about 92% of people worldwide will be touched by cancer at least once in their lifetime, with 20.6 million new cases and nearly 10 million deaths reported globally in the past year. Hospital Safety: In Maharashtra’s Thane/KDMC belt, two doctors resigned after an alleged assault by a Shiv Sena corporator, highlighting ongoing workplace safety concerns for healthcare workers. Medical College Compliance: NMC flagged 70 medical colleges/hospitals for not meeting mandatory CCTV norms, directing immediate compliance and live-feed linkage to its Command and Control Centre. Public Health & Monsoon Risks: Delhi reported an 8-year-old drowning in a waterlogged pit during heavy rains, while Uttarakhand issued red-alert directives for 24/7 disaster readiness. Surgery Innovation: Sir Ganga Ram Hospital introduced an advanced mini laparoscopic gallbladder surgery technique aimed at smaller scars and faster recovery.