Earthquake Update: A 7.7-magnitude earthquake off eastern Indonesia has killed at least 38 people, with dozens injured and about 2,000 people evacuating themselves as aftershocks continue; tsunami warnings were lifted after small waves were recorded. Vaccination Push & Misinformation: In Mandaue City, health officials urged parents to trust verified vaccine experts as a measles-rubella campaign targets children aged 6 months to 59 months, with thousands still unvaccinated or deferred. Disaster Response & Medical Capacity: The U.S. Navy-led Pacific Partnership 2026 mission began in Dili, Timor-Leste, running Aug. 12–26, aiming to strengthen professional medical services and disaster management alongside Timorese partners. Food Safety Alert: Hong Kong’s food safety authority warned people not to consume a bottled pistachio paste found with excessive aflatoxin and said the affected batch was removed and recalled. Severe Child Illness: Hong Kong recorded another severe paediatric influenza A case in a 17-month-old girl, who is in critical condition after severe pneumonia and septic shock. Regional Health & Environment: Community mangrove restoration work across the Coral Triangle highlights how coastal ecosystems support fisheries and protect villages—relevant to long-term resilience for Timor-Leste.