Road Safety: A 28-year-old woman riding pillion died after a motorcycle crash with a commercial truck on S. Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City; police say the motorcycle swerved while the truck was overtaking, and the back-rider was run over, later declared dead at Cebu City Medical Center. Vaccination & Misinformation: Mandaue City health officials urged parents to rely on verified health experts as a Measles-Rubella campaign targets children aged 6 months to 59 months; early figures show about 10% of target children vaccinated, with many parents declining and some children deferred. Disaster Response & Health Services: Pacific Partnership 2026 began its Dili stop on Aug. 12, running to Aug. 26, with plans to work with Timor-Leste ministries and partners to strengthen disaster response and improve professional medical services. Food Safety: Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety warned the public not to consume a bottled pistachio paste found with excessive aflatoxin and said the affected batch was pulled from shelves and recalled. Public Health (Regional): Severe paediatric influenza A cases continue to be reported in Hong Kong, with health authorities urging hygiene and vigilance. Maternal Health (Global): A report highlights Burundi’s high exclusive breastfeeding rates and pushes the message that stronger health systems and workplace support matter as much as awareness campaigns.