Urban Heat & Public Health: Phnom Penh Capital City announced a three-year plan to cut health risks from extreme heat, including installing 11 weather stations in 2026 to feed a city heat action plan and targeted interventions for the most at-risk residents. Child Health & Nutrition: Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry met UNICEF’s newly appointed Representative Maha Damaj, reaffirming cooperation under the 2024–2028 country programme, with focus on health and nutrition, education, child protection, and WASH. Child Heart Surgery Support: KB Kookmin Bank said it flew six Cambodian children with heart disease to Korea for free surgery and post-operative care, continuing its long-running programme that has supported 113 children since 2012. Sanitation & Health: Kampot’s wastewater treatment plant operations are being inspected to improve sanitation, reduce flooding impacts, and protect public health, backed by an ADB-funded network investment of about $20 million. Flood Preparedness: PM Hun Manet ordered Phnom Penh and Mekong provinces to step up flood readiness, including medical supplies and rescue equipment, with armed forces on standby for evacuations. Dengue Alert: Cambodia urged caution after a spike in hand, foot and mouth disease cases, as health officials monitor outbreaks. Online Scam Crackdown & Gambling Revenue: Cambodia’s gambling revenue fell about 26% in H1 2026 as authorities continued cracking down on online scam-linked operations, with gaming duties down to about $29 million. Wildlife Trade Warning: The environment ministry urged social media users to stop promoting illegal wildlife sales, warning such content is illegal and can harm both people and endangered species. Food Security & Farming Resilience: Rural groups discussed agroecology as a debt- and climate-stress response, while another report highlighted efforts to reduce rice straw burning and improve biodiversity through circular-economy practices.