Public Health Update: Davao City reported a 50% drop in influenza-like illness cases from January–July 2025 to the same period in 2026, with 2,451 cases vs 4,942, and officials say alerts remain within safe thresholds while health centers keep monitoring. Maternal & Child Health: Burundi’s exclusive breastfeeding rates (above 80%) are being highlighted as a model for how health systems, workplace protections, and public investment can drive better outcomes beyond awareness campaigns. Youth Justice & Prevention: Cebu City plans to strengthen youth programs to prevent juvenile delinquency and reduce children in conflict with the law, citing 1,385 cases in Central Visayas and calling for family, school, and community-based prevention and rehabilitation. Access to Pain Care: A report warns Indonesia’s low use of medical opioids is driven by policy barriers, despite opioids being on the national essential medicines list for severe pain. Regional Health & Social Protection: Timor-Leste’s Council of Ministers discussed CPLP social security cooperation, including steps to improve portability of citizens’ social security rights.