Hospital Fire Response: Four people were treated after a fire broke out in the ICU at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth; services were temporarily closed due to smoke and water damage, with patient relocation and short-term ambulance diversions. FDA & Pharma Quality: Strides Pharma said its Bengaluru plant cleared an FDA inspection after fixing five issues, earning a Voluntary Action Indicated status. Medication Management Tech: A Q&A highlights how cloud-based systems can reduce multiple logins and fragmented data in medication workflows, aiming to improve day-to-day safety. AI in Real-World Care: A new study finds only 3 of 1,357 FDA-authorized AI medical devices were tested on patient health outcomes, raising concerns about real-world benefit. Regulatory Scrutiny of Exams: India’s medical association urged the Supreme Court to strengthen laws against exam paper leaks by insiders, arguing current rules don’t go far enough. Counterfeit Medicines Crackdown: Uttar Pradesh seized counterfeit and illegally stored medicines worth about ₹4.5 crore, tracing an alleged interstate racket and cancelling licenses for wholesale drug establishments. Medicaid/Insurance Impact: UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage patients will lose in-network benefits at Valley Health facilities after contract talks failed. Global Health Aid: India delivered medicines and medical consumables to a Kabul government hospital, continuing humanitarian support to Afghanistan. Medical Supply Hoarding Controls: South Korea extended bans on hoarding urea and medical syringes/needles while easing limits as export controls shift.