Aung San Suu Kyi’s 81st birthday, health concerns: Myanmar’s jailed State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi turned 81 amid renewed “Proof of Life” demands, with her whereabouts and condition still unverified after a move to house arrest; supporters and Rose Movement activities continued across Yangon, Mandalay, Sagaing and other townships despite tight security, including rose-themed marches and events calling for her release. Local repression and violence: Reports around the birthday period also highlighted airstrikes and clashes in Rakhine and Sagaing, with civilians killed or injured and arrests carried out by the military commission and allied forces. Myanmar–China cooperation (public health included): President Min Aung Hlaing’s first state visit to China ended with pledges to deepen ties and signed cooperation documents covering transport, human resources development, public health, media and science/technology. Refugee health and access (regional): World Refugee Day coverage underscored ongoing gaps for displaced people, including Rohingya asylum seekers facing limited legal protection and healthcare access, while Qatar Charity launched a campaign to deliver food, water, sanitation and medical care to vulnerable refugee communities including Rohingya. Malaria prevention update: A new review found insecticide-treated bed nets still protect against malaria transmission despite rising mosquito resistance—good news for malaria control efforts across Asia and Africa.