Nursing Workforce Upgrade: Myanmar’s President inaugurated the Institute of Nursing in Nay Pyi Taw and upgraded nursing training schools into nursing institutes, aiming to expand step-by-step education up to doctoral level and boost intake for nursing-midwifery programmes. Humanitarian Aid Pressure: The UK reportedly cut humanitarian aid to Myanmar, with critics warning the reduction will cost lives and risk benefiting the regime amid a worsening crisis. Conflict Impacts on Civilians: In Magway Region, a violent counteroffensive in Pauk and Myaing townships reportedly killed four civilians and destroyed dozens of homes, with accounts of arson and intensified airstrikes. Rohingya Health & Protection Risk: UN agencies warned that more than 500 Rohingya may have died after two suspected shipwrecks off Myanmar, calling for stronger search-and-rescue, protection access, and action against smuggling networks. Traditional Medicine & Livelihoods: Sheepadee (cordyceps) prices in Myanmar’s Myitkyina market reportedly rose due to scarcity and strong demand, affecting highland collectors’ livelihoods. Regional Health Cooperation: UNFPA highlighted Bangladesh’s push for universal healthcare and women-focused social protection, while urging UN support for safe, dignified Rohingya repatriation to Myanmar.