Laos–Thailand Health & Security Cooperation: Laos and Thailand reviewed progress at the 23rd Lao-Thai Joint Commission meeting in Luang Prabang, agreeing to push further collaboration across public health and education, while also tightening border security and tackling transnational crime, drug trafficking, cybercrime, and human trafficking. Pandemic Preparedness Boost: WHO and partners launched a new Western Pacific pandemic preparedness project covering 12 countries, backed by a Pandemic Fund grant, aiming to strengthen disease surveillance, lab capacity, and emergency response so outbreaks are caught earlier. Nutrition After Cancer Surgery: A new study explores home nutrition management experiences for postoperative esophageal cancer patients and caregivers, reflecting the shift toward earlier discharge and the need for stronger at-home support. COVID Travel Curbs in Laos: Laos implemented a ban on domestic travel between localities and provinces to slow COVID-19 spread, with limited exceptions for goods transport and seeking medical treatment, plus surveillance and self-quarantine enforcement for returnees and close contacts. Food Safety & Supply: Laos eased pig movement rules to stabilize pork supply while tightening swine fever controls, aiming to balance access to food with disease prevention.