WHO Regional Committee in Dili: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised India’s health gains at the 79th WHO South-East Asia meeting in Timor-Leste, spotlighting maternal and child health, noncommunicable disease screening via Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, and community care through ASHA workers. Health Equity at the Top: Timor-Leste PM Xanana Gusmão pushed for equity as the core of health action—protecting essential services, supporting health workers, and tackling wider determinants like nutrition, water, sanitation, and education. Workforce Focus: India’s JP Nadda used the same forum to argue for stronger health workforce capacity, saying medical colleges more than doubled since 2014 and seats for MBBS and postgraduate training surged to expand specialized care. Peace Education in Schools: Timor-Leste’s push to institutionalize peace education is accelerating after 25 months of cooperation, moving from public initiatives toward formal education policy across levels. Cross-Border Learning: Indonesia’s Undana and Timor-Leste’s consulate in Kupang agreed on border research and Portuguese-language education, including joint studies and student exchanges. Local Education & Haze: In Cebu, students urged authorities to include college students in haze-related class suspensions, arguing health risks don’t stop at school level. Digital Safety Campaign: South Korea’s Sunfull movement marked its 19th year with a nationwide push against AI deepfakes and malicious online comments, framing dignity and kindness as a public duty.