Private Hospital Expansion: IHH/ Fortis plans to nearly double operational beds in India to about 10,000 by 2031, investing roughly $250,000 per bed, with funding via internal accruals and debt for acquisitions. Reproductive Health Research: University of Aberdeen-led team secured £2 million to trial a new pill for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, aiming to offer a fertility-friendly alternative to procedures like hysterectomy. Community Health Workers’ Pay: Bombay High Court ruled BMC community health volunteers must get minimum wages under the Minimum Wages Act, rejecting the civic body’s “honorarium” argument. Kidney Care Beyond Dialysis: Experts say kidney disease care is moving toward prevention, advanced treatments and transplantation—not just dialysis. Home Care Push: Star Health expects its cashless Home Health Care initiative to grow over 50% in utilisation in a year, now in 300 cities. AI for Doctors: A report flags how AI could reduce doctors’ paperwork as a global health worker shortage looms. Public Health Access: Delhi inaugurated 25 Atal canteens offering meals at Rs 5, with plans to scale to 100 canteens. Vaccination Update: Thiruvananthapuram Medical College launched a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre for travellers, with a single dose offering lifelong protection. Safety & Emergency: Two airport staff were injured after a licensed gun accidentally discharged during a weapons check at Varanasi airport. Mental Health Reminder: Mumbai police probe a case where a Navy sailor was found hanging and his wife and two children were found dead, with poisoning suspected.