Energy & Health Funding: East Timor broke ground on a $107 million solar power plant and storage in Manatuto, expected to cut fuel import spending by about $25–$30 million a year and free more money for health and education; completion is targeted for 2028 and the project could supply around 30% of electricity demand. Food Security & Nutrition: Vietnam and Timor-Leste agreed to deepen cooperation in food security and fisheries, with Timor-Leste producing only about 40% of its domestic food needs—aiming to improve nutrition, rural incomes, and job creation. Climate-Resilient Health: UNICEF says climate change is a child rights and health emergency in Timor-Leste, citing droughts, landslides, and flash floods that disrupt health clinics and classrooms, and calling for solar-powered schools and climate-resilient health services. Public Health Alert: Local animal welfare groups warn pet owners about parvovirus spread during the rainy season, urging vaccination, deworming, and hygiene steps to protect puppies and reduce severe illness risk. Medicine Safety Watch: Australia’s TGA published recent medicine safety information updates, reminding health workers to check product information changes and follow any new warnings or monitoring steps.