Migrant worker rights: A Timor-Leste man says a farm job in Australia under the PALM scheme left him with just $1,500 savings after being made to work only half his visa period and repay travel and accommodation costs—raising fresh questions about protections for overseas workers. Dengue alert: US data show dengue cases jumped sharply in 2024, with most linked to travel, as CDC issues warnings for multiple countries—an early reminder to prevent mosquito bites. Heart disease research: Ochsner’s pediatric cardiologist Dr. Craig Sable is named a principal investigator in a $15M American Heart Association push to improve early detection and treatment of rheumatic heart disease, with partners including Timor-Leste. El Niño preparedness: UN agencies urge Timor-Leste and neighbors to prepare for a likely return of El Niño by mid-2026, citing past drought and health impacts. Local health misinformation: Southern Philippines Medical Center denies viral claims it would block patients over politics, stressing equal access to care.