Laos Cave Rescue Update: Xaysomboun authorities suspended the search for two remaining cave victims in Phansay Village, citing heavy rain, rising water, rockfall risk, and blocked passages; five survivors were already extracted and are stable at Longchaeng District Hospital. Malaria Watch: Health experts say Asia is nearing malaria elimination, but climate change could raise risks for malaria and dengue as extreme weather shifts mosquito conditions. China–Laos Health & Development: Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledged deeper cooperation with Laos, including trade and projects tied to the China-Laos Railway/Economic Corridor, plus areas like energy, minerals, AI and the digital economy. India–Laos Healthcare Cooperation: India and Laos signed three agreements during their 10th Joint Commission meeting—covering pharmacopoeia, cultural exchange, and defence training—aimed at boosting healthcare and pharmaceutical collaboration. Nutrition in Luang Prabang: UNICEF-supported ready-to-use therapeutic food helped a 22-month-old in Nan District recover from severe acute malnutrition, showing continued progress as Laos tackles stubborn child malnutrition. Maternity Protection Gap: An ILO report highlights uneven maternity benefits across ASEAN, with informal workers and migrants in Laos and the region still facing limited coverage and healthcare support.