Cave Rescue Update (Xaysomboun): Laos authorities suspended the search for two people trapped in a cave in Phansay Village, citing heavy rain, rising water levels, rockfall risk, and blocked passages; five survivors were already extracted and sent to Longchaeng District Hospital in stable condition. Malaria Watch (Greater Mekong): Health experts say Asia is nearing malaria elimination, but climate change could raise the risk of mosquito-borne outbreaks like malaria and dengue as extreme weather shifts transmission patterns. Nutrition & Child Health (Luang Prabang): UNICEF-supported community treatment helped a 22-month-old with severe acute malnutrition recover at home using ready-to-use therapeutic food, alongside caregiver counseling. Bilateral Health Cooperation (Laos–India): India and Laos signed agreements tied to healthcare and pharmaceuticals during the 10th Joint Commission meeting, alongside pacts on pharmacopoeia and other cooperation areas. Public Health Partnership (Laos–Cambodia): Cambodia and Laos agreed to expand border public health work, including drafting a new MoU focused on infectious disease prevention and faster outbreak response, especially for malaria. Regional Health Coverage (ASEAN): An ILO report flags gaps in maternity benefits across ASEAN, with informal workers and migrants still facing limited access to healthcare and maternity support. China–Laos Development (Health-linked): China’s premier pledged deeper cooperation with Laos, including trade and sectors like energy, minerals, AI, and the digital economy—supporting broader development that can feed into health system capacity.