FDA Eye Recall: The U.S. FDA says hundreds of thousands of eye drops sold under multiple brand names may not be sterile, triggering a recall of 747,844 units made by Sterling Pharmaceutical Services. Public Health & Costs: Hanoi’s CPI rose 0.81% in September, with food and catering up 0.80% as heavy rains disrupted vegetable supply, pushing prices higher. Health Workforce Spotlight: A student at Hanoi Medical University ranked among the top four in the medical residency exam and chose Cardiology, highlighting intense competition in Vietnam’s training pipeline. Gender & Reproductive Policy: Vietnam’s Ministry of Health proposes incentives for families/couples with at least two daughters under 16 to address sex ratio imbalance at birth, drawing equality concerns as it seeks public feedback until Oct. 8. Regional Care Links: Ho Chi Minh City and southern localities are stepping up cooperation on healthcare and technology transfers to build a more integrated economic space. Healthcare Access & Wellness Tourism: Phú Quốc is positioning beyond beaches with wellness, longer stays and MICE travel ahead of APEC 2027, aiming to shift demand toward higher-spending visitors.