Myanmar–Malaysia Returns & Health Risks: Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals were repatriated from Malaysia to Yangon aboard three Myanmar Navy vessels, with UN and rights groups warning returns may be unsafe amid ongoing civil war; Myanmar state media says returnees received medical checkups and support during the voyage, while a UN Special Rapporteur urged Malaysia to halt the program. Public Health—Chewing Tobacco Toll: A new global study estimates chewing tobacco caused about 251,000 deaths in 2023, with most of the burden concentrated in South Asia; it highlights persistent high use and calls for stronger prevention. COVID-19 Updates (Myanmar): Myanmar reported no new confirmed COVID-19 cases in one update, with most patients stable; earlier updates also described quarantines and lab results for confirmed cases, including patients in Mandalay and Yangon. Regional Health Context—Cholera (Bangladesh): WHO data shows Bangladesh recorded over 22,000 cholera cases in 2025, with children under five making up more than half, underscoring ongoing waterborne risk in the region. Humanitarian Safety & Conflict Impact: Reports of deadly Myanmar airstrikes in Rakhine drew ASEAN concern, with the Philippines offering to facilitate regional discussions on assistance—an issue that directly affects access to healthcare and safe living conditions.