Breastfeeding Support: A new review of 78 studies questions common maternity-ward practices (like routine colostrum “supplementing” and certain early feeding habits), warning they may lower breastfeeding success in the first 48–72 hours. Food Safety: FSSAI suspended Switz Foods’ licence after finding serious hygiene lapses and pest infestation at its unit, ordering the firm to stop all food business until it fixes deficiencies. Hospital Access in Mumbai: Chota Sion Hospital’s dialysis centre remains stuck in approval delays, pushing back affordable dialysis access for patients by at least another month. Cancer Care Push (Gujarat): Gujarat reaffirmed its commitment to best treatment for serious diseases, citing rising lung cancer cases at GCRI and urging early consultation for warning symptoms. Public Health & Policy: Supreme Court action highlights states’ failure to implement the Healthcare Professions Act, with a September deadline set for compliance. Women’s Health & Mobility (Delhi): Delhi launched the online portal for “Delhi Lakshmi Yojana” (₹2,500 monthly support) and extended the Pink Saheli Smart Card deadline to Aug 15, making it compulsory from Aug 16.