Hospital Management Training: The French Embassy and Laos Ministry of Health are running a June 9–11 workshop to strengthen hospital administrators’ governance skills, covering strategy, quality and risk, HR, budgeting, procurement, emergency readiness, and climate response, with a big push on digital transformation like cybersecurity, EHR/EMR, data protection, and telemedicine. Malaria Elimination Push: Laos reaffirmed its goal to eliminate malaria nationwide by 2030, citing progress across the Greater Mekong Subregion but warning that cross-border transmission, displacement, and uneven access to care remain hurdles. Dengue Control via Mosquito Releases: Savannakhet launched its first Wolbachia-based bacteria-enhanced mosquito release under the Driving Down Dengue in Laos project, aiming to cut dengue spread across 22 villages and building on earlier Vientiane deployments. Bilateral Health Support (Japan): Laos and Japan reiterated plans to deepen cooperation, with Japan highlighting past support in areas including healthcare, alongside broader economic and technology collaboration. Kratom Warning for Students: Luang Namtha authorities issued a formal warning to Lao students in China to stay away from kratom, stressing it is illegal there and outlining serious criminal penalties and health risks. Child Nutrition Aid: A China-funded child nutrition program in Laos reports training 1,900 health workers, screening 38,000 children, and helping thousands recover from severe acute malnutrition in remote areas.