Emergency Care Capacity: Davao City’s CDRRMO-Central 911 held graduation rites for 94 new emergency responders, training EMTs and EMS teams for roles like dispatch, ambulance operations, and emergency medical dispatchers—aimed at keeping services ready, disciplined, and compassionate. Water Security: DCWD said Davao has enough water to handle El Niño impacts thanks to protected groundwater reserves, but urged residents to store water and manage usage as conditions intensify. Health Cooperation: Timor-Leste and Cuba extended a health-sector cooperation agreement, while Japan published a list of 17 countries approved for its technical intern training programme that includes East Timor. Clean Water for Health: A Clean Water Project in rural Timor-Leste is improving sanitation and reducing the daily burden of collecting unsafe water, helping children spend more time in school. Local Health Policy: A Timor-Leste Council of Ministers meeting endorsed a Universal Periodic Review state report on human rights and authorized major budget spending for the Tasi Mane project on the south coast. Regional Health Context: World Heart Day coverage highlighted high cardiovascular disease burdens and the need for earlier screening and prevention in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.