Clean Water & Health Access: The Government inaugurated a new water supply system in Laleia (Manatuto), designed to serve about 2,700 people across 450 households, with household connections plus water for the health centre, schools, police station and church—using groundwater from drilled wells and new reservoirs. Longevity & Public Systems: The UN marked International Day of Older Persons (Oct 1) with a push to rethink systems for longer lives, calling for healthier, more equitable and financially secure environments so added years mean dignity. National Planning for Health-Related Priorities: The Government launched the 2027–2030 National Medium-Term Plan and the monitoring report for the PED 2011–2024, setting ten national priorities across economic, infrastructure, social/human capital and institutional pillars. Water Safety Under Climate Pressure: In the region, health officials urged communities to protect water sources and reduce contamination risks as El Niño threatens water stress—highlighting that scarcity can quickly undermine hygiene and sanitation. Child Health Watch: The UN Child Rights Committee released findings for Timor-Leste and other countries, focusing on how to better protect children’s rights and address serious concerns raised in its reviews. Health Sector Cooperation: Timor-Leste and Cuba extended a health cooperation agreement, supporting continued collaboration in the sector.