Health Budget Boost: Cambodia’s PM Hun Manet says education and health spending will rise in 2027, with education up 4.7% to about US$1.1b and health up 1.5% to around US$680m, stressing the government won’t cut these priority sectors even as defence spending increases. Mosquito-Borne Alerts: Hong Kong’s health authorities warn dengue and chikungunya risk remains as rainy conditions continue, urging people to prevent mosquito bites and breeding. HIV Prevention Gap for Youth: Cambodia has met HIV treatment targets, but young people still need stronger prevention efforts. Tobacco Harm Study: A new global analysis links chewing tobacco to about 251,000 deaths in 2023, with most of the burden concentrated in South Asia. Avian Flu Watch: Reports say avian flu is stable across parts of Asia-Pacific, but new human H5N1 cases have been reported in countries including Cambodia, keeping health vigilance high. Disaster Response (India): Flooding after a Narayani River embankment breach submerged 32 villages in Kushinagar, with relief teams providing supplies and medical help. Rural Climate Resilience: Farmers in Cambodia call for stronger support, training, and water infrastructure as climate pressures hit agroecology and smallholder production. Local Safety Incident: A Cambodian rubber worker in Trat was killed by a lightning strike while resting under a rubber tree.