Tobacco Control: Indonesia’s Health Ministry is drafting rules for standardized, “plain” packaging for cigarettes and e-cigarettes, keeping graphic health warnings and allowing only limited brand elements, with up to a 12-month transition—aimed at reducing youth smoking. Nutrition & Public Health Governance: Indonesia is reshaping its Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program toward efficiency and stricter kitchen standards, with a renewed focus on pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children under five, and more support for remote areas. Food Aid for Farmers: The Agriculture Ministry is considering adding chicken eggs to government food assistance to absorb supply when prices fall, linking nutrition support with price stabilization. Health & Safety Risks: Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted in East Nusa Tenggara, sending ash about 1.5 km high; authorities kept the volcano at Level III and advised residents to avoid danger zones and protect against ash exposure. Environmental Health: Environmental groups urged stronger action against illegal mercury trade in Southeast Asia after Indonesia seized hundreds of bottles of liquid mercury hidden in shipments. Mental Health & Loneliness: A new multi-country study including Indonesia highlights that loneliness is strongly tied to depression and anxiety, especially among young adults.