Vaccination & Misinformation: Mandaue City health officials urged parents to rely on verified experts as a Measles-Rubella campaign runs across 27 barangays, targeting children 6 months to 59 months; early figures show about 10% vaccinated, with many parents declining or deferring doses. Disaster & Health Risks: A 7.7 earthquake off eastern Indonesia left at least 38 dead and thousands evacuated, with aftershocks and small tsunami waves reported—conditions that can quickly strain local medical services. Regional Medical Cooperation: The U.S. Navy-led Pacific Partnership 2026 mission began in Dili (Aug 12–26), aiming to strengthen professional medical services and disaster response alongside Timor-Leste partners. Food Safety: Hong Kong’s food watchdog flagged excessive aflatoxin in a bottled pistachio paste product, warning the public not to consume the affected batch and prompting a recall. Scholarship Support: Cebu City announced ₱20,000 scholarships for 400 graduating college students to help vulnerable families stay in school and finish degrees. Public Health & Maternal Care: A report highlights Burundi’s high exclusive breastfeeding rates and WHO/UNICEF push for stronger maternity services, workplace protections, and investment to improve maternal and child health.