Maternal & Child Health: Laos and development partners launched Phase IV of the UN Joint Programme on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health, backed by Luxembourg, UNFPA, UNICEF and WHO, to support the 2026–2030 RMNCAH strategy and action plan, building on gains in neonatal and under-5 mortality and expanded skilled birth attendance. Healthcare Cooperation: Vietnam and Laos strengthened ties with the inauguration of an interventional radiology unit in Vientiane, aiming to boost minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment for cardiovascular and vascular emergencies and expand training/technology transfer. Flood Recovery & Public Health: Senior officials inspected severe monsoon flood-hit areas in Oudomxay, delivering 700 million kip in central aid and pushing faster restoration after deaths, injuries and major infrastructure damage. UXO & Safety: Laos continued UXO risk education, survey and clearance across 13 provinces, with clearance and victim assistance reported alongside efforts to keep annual casualties below a national target. Animal Health (ASF): Laos issued nationwide measures to curb African Swine Fever, including bans on pig and pork movement between provinces and restrictions on imports, alongside surveillance and support for affected farmers. Cluster Munitions Victim Support: Delegates at Laos’ CCM review conference emphasized risk education and survivor assistance, including physical and psychological care, vocational support and community participation.