ASF Update: African Swine Fever has reached seven Lao provinces (Phongsaly, Xayaboury, Xaysomboun, Huaphanh, Vientiane Capital, Oudomxay, Luang Prabang), with 14,002 pigs lost and authorities tightening movement controls, surveillance, and early detection as no widely available vaccines or treatments exist. Food Safety & Enforcement: Vientiane officials destroyed 440kg of illegally imported animal and fishery products after finding incomplete/invalid documents at a border checkpoint, stepping up inspections to protect public health and livestock. Maternal/Child Health Support: A new phase of China-Laos cooperation will strengthen maternal and child health services, while Mahosot Hospital will host free cleft lip and palate surgeries (Nov 25–30) for disadvantaged patients. Health Security & Preparedness: UN-backed global health security coverage highlights rising pandemic risks and calls for stronger prevention and preparedness funding, with a UN high-level meeting on pandemic prevention set for Sept 25. Government Priorities: Laos’ September performance review set October priorities across economic management, public security, disaster recovery, and continued ASF containment and seasonal disease prevention.