Mosquito-borne disease control: Bangladesh’s dengue fight is being linked to local, eco-friendly solutions, with renewed attention on producing Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) domestically as a safe way to kill mosquito larvae and reduce risks like dengue and malaria. NUG health delivery: Myanmar’s National Unity Government Ministry of Health says that over five years it has supported care through 101 hospitals, 614 clinics and 159 mobile clinics, treating 1.39 million outpatients and spending over 28.27 billion kyats. COVID-19 preparedness: Yangon authorities say the Phaunggyi treatment center has been readied to take more than 700 patients if South Oakkalapa Maternal and Child Hospital fills up, with staged transfers and support from multiple health and volunteer groups. Regional health cooperation: Myanmar and Laos leaders discussed cooperation across sectors including healthcare during high-level talks in Vientiane. Healthcare ranking signal: Thailand’s healthcare system was ranked 8th globally and first in ASEAN in Numbeo’s Health Care Index, highlighting strengths like affordability and access. Humanitarian pressure on health systems: Aid cuts are raising fears for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, where healthcare and sanitation services are under strain for more than 1.2 million people. Cross-border drug and scam response: Myanmar and Laos agreed to cooperate on drug eradication and tackling online scams and gambling, a move that can affect public health and community safety.