Maternal & child health funding: Cambodia has allocated nearly $53m in 2026 to support pregnant women and children under two, including prenatal checkups and cash for births, with beneficiaries rising to 2.25m by mid-year. School meals for displaced children: With Japan support, WFP and the Ministry of Education expanded school breakfast meals to communities displaced by border conflict in Preah Vihear, aiming to protect children’s health and keep them in school. Eye care push: The Ministry of Health launched a 6-year eye health governance project (2026–2031) to expand quality, affordable eye care—especially for rural and vulnerable groups—to support Universal Health Coverage goals. Radiation safety upgrades: Cambodia’s Mines and Energy ministry received IAEA-supplied diagnostic and radiation detection equipment in Pursat to strengthen monitoring and safety across health and security-related sites. Food safety warning: Reports from India highlight deaths after people consumed illegally produced alcohol, with police suspecting methanol poisoning and detaining suspects. Rabies vaccine integrity concerns: India’s regulator flagged an Abhayrab rabies vaccine batch as substandard/misbranded after potency test failure, prompting arrests and calls for tighter oversight. Health & wellness angle: A Mercedes-Benz Cambodia “Flying Doctor” service clinic (Sept 21–25) promotes prevention-first care for customers’ vehicles.