COVID-19 Watch: Cambodia’s Health Ministry issued a fresh public advisory after detecting the NB.1.8.1 COVID-19 variant in the region, urging people to keep up prevention like masking in crowded places, hand hygiene, and staying current on boosters; officials say there’s no sign of community spread in Cambodia yet. Hospital Upgrades: Health Minister Chheang Ra ordered district referral hospitals to be upgraded to strengthen emergency care, improve equipment and training, and tighten patient transfer systems, with closer monitoring of disease trends and traffic-accident admissions. Humanitarian Aid: South Korea-based NGO Global Life Sharing delivered medical supplies and daily necessities to Kandal province, with local leaders saying the support will ease hardship for vulnerable families and boost public health. Child Protection: UN agencies and partners renewed calls to end child marriage, warning it harms girls’ education, safety, and health and increases risks of violence and long-term damage. Border Health & Care: After Cambodia handed over 137 Vietnamese citizens to An Giang border authorities, officials reported health declarations and medical care were provided as part of legal processing. Species & Public Health: A critically endangered pangolin was rescued from a washing machine in Singapore, highlighting how quickly wildlife can seek shelter in human spaces. Environment & Waste: Cambodia’s Environment Ministry backed a German-supported project to improve battery collection and recycling under an extended producer responsibility approach to reduce pollution and protect health.