Dengue & heat warning: Central Visayas health officials reported 2,425 dengue cases and 18 deaths from January to mid-May 2026, with fatalities up 80% year-on-year, as extreme heat also worsens conditions like hypertension and heat stroke and improper water storage boosts mosquito breeding. HIV prevention push: A Cebu-based Q&A column urges people with male-to-male partners to avoid guessing, get tested, and use safer sex consistently—because HIV can’t be judged by appearance. Cardiac care spotlight (Timor-Leste): An RTTL interview highlights efforts to strengthen cardiovascular services through Caring for Healthy Hearts support, focusing on training, systems, and workforce capacity. Biosecurity focus (Indonesia): Indonesia’s quarantine agency says it wants to become a regional biosecurity hub with FAO support, including stronger labs, surveillance, early warning, and traceability. Water security & health: A regional report links climate-driven water problems to health risks and gender inequality, noting women and girls often lose hours to water collection and face physical strain. School health & facilities: Cebu Province approved supplemental funding for 2026, including school feeding and more classrooms with smart, solar-powered features. Public health & safety: Cebu City resumed garbage hauling to Aloguinsan to reduce health risks from waste buildup at a temporary staging site.