Cave Rescue Update (Laos): Rescuers in central Laos are still racing to find two men feared trapped in a flooded cave network for nearly two weeks, after earlier rescues freed five others; teams are now trying to reach a newly discovered vertical shaft and investigate reports of a possible “knocking response,” while heavy rains and rockfall keep access risky and uncertain. Tobacco Control (Laos): Laos marked National and World No Tobacco Day 2026 at Mahosot Hospital, urging stronger protection for children and youth from nicotine addiction and highlighting tactics used by tobacco companies to attract young people, alongside calls for smoke-free rules, advertising bans, higher taxes, and tighter sales restrictions. Vaccine Supply (Laos): SK Bioscience won its first UNICEF influenza vaccine procurement contract, with planned deliveries that include Laos, aiming to supply doses for both Southern and Northern Hemisphere vaccination cycles. Children’s Development (Laos): Laos marked International Children’s Day with nationwide events, with leaders stressing safe, healthy development and education, alongside broader commitments to youth welfare and environmental stewardship. Regional Health Communication (Mekong): Cambodia’s information minister proposed a Mekong information integrity network and a regional fact-checking and rapid-response mechanism to curb fake news across borders. Diplomacy & Capacity Building (Laos): Singapore hosted a reception in Vientiane celebrating 25 years of the Laos–Singapore development partnership, including cooperation that has covered healthcare and public administration training.