Public Health & Travel: Hawai‘i’s Department of Health flagged a new travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu tied to a visitor exposed in a dengue-prone area; officials say the risk of local spread is low, but residents are urged to remove standing water and reduce mosquito breeding. Health & Safety in Communities: A U.S. Navy humanitarian mission, Pacific Partnership 2026, is set to visit multiple Indo-Pacific countries including Timor-Leste, with a strong focus on medical support, engineering help, host-nation outreach, and disaster preparedness training. Local Health Services: In the Philippines, authorities moved to upgrade Mariano Jesus Cuenco Memorial Hospital in Malabuyoc to a Level 1 general hospital, aiming to expand access to services like surgery, lab testing, and a blood station. Health Literacy & Prevention: A new book argues supplements can’t replace basics like sleep and balanced food, and urges people to consult doctors and confirm need before taking products. Regional Health Context: ASEAN-Russia talks in Kazan included pledges tied to energy and pharmaceuticals, underscoring ongoing regional cooperation that can affect access to medicines. National Health News (Timor-Leste): Timor-Leste’s Aero Dili launched its first direct Dili-to-Darwin service, improving connectivity that can support travel, education, and people-to-people links. Major Human Story: Former East Timor president Francisco “Lu Olo” Guterres died at 71 in Kuala Lumpur after intensive care; Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim sent condolences.