Higher Education & Health Workforce: Malaysia is proposing co-funded scholarships with Indonesia, using the same EMGS-style mechanism already used with Maldives and Timor-Leste—potentially expanding student access in fields like medicine and veterinary science. Eye Health: A large real-world study reports nicotinamide (vitamin B3) users with elevated eye pressure had about two-thirds lower risk of developing the most common glaucoma type. Dengue Watch: Hawai‘i health officials reported a new travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu and urged residents to cut mosquito breeding by removing standing water; officials say local transmission risk is currently low. Volcanic Health Alerts (Regional): After Mt. Kanlaon ashfall reached parts of Cebu, authorities warned ash can trigger respiratory problems and contaminate water, recommending properly fitted N95/KN95 masks and limiting outdoor exposure. Community Health & Youth Support: Cebu’s CSWDO is expanding school-based child protection and early intervention programs as youth-related concerns rise. Marine Conservation: IUCN highlighted progress on Coral Triangle marine protected areas, including the IUCN Green List, with Timor-Leste among supported countries.