H1N1 Surge: Union Health Minister JP Nadda asked states to tighten surveillance and quickly manage unusual clusters as Delhi-NCR swine flu cases climb, with preparedness reviews focusing on beds, oxygen support, ventilators, medicines and referral pathways. Mumbai Health Compliance: BMC launched a special drive to inspect Mumbai clinics, hospitals, nursing homes and diagnostic centres for rule violations, including biomedical waste, fire safety and key acts. Food Safety Crackdown: Maharashtra FDA suspended licences of six Mumbai food outlets, including Bombay Presidency Radio Club and a McDonald’s outlet, after inspections found pest infestation, poor storage and hygiene lapses. Child Health Gains: SNEHA’s community programme in Malvani and Bhiwandi reported improved child nutrition, immunisation and maternal health outcomes over 2021-22 to 2025-26. Eye Care Access: SOS Children’s Villages India and Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital ran free eye check-up camps in Chennai for vulnerable children and residents, targeting early detection of common eye conditions. Healthcare Workforce Training: Maharashtra unveiled a new health training policy to standardise and strengthen skills for public healthcare staff, with SIHFW Nagpur as the nodal institution. Ayushman Bharat Scrutiny: Ghaziabad reportedly removed 21 private hospitals from the Ayushman Bharat panel after complaints and checks over quality standards and alleged extra payments. Geopolitics & Health Links: India-Bangladesh ties were highlighted in President Murmu’s message to Bangladesh’s new President, noting cooperation also spans health and education. Ophthalmic Anesthesia Safety: A new clinical review underscores that eye surgery anaesthesia needs case-specific risk stratification, better emergency readiness and coordination between anaesthetists, surgeons and nursing teams.