Wildfire Haze & Respiratory Health: Indonesia is battling worsening smoke from forest fires, with authorities evacuating 167 psychiatric patients in South Kalimantan and reporting over 170,000 respiratory illness cases since August, including more than 40,000 toddlers. El Niño Health Preparedness: The Health Ministry says El Niño is a public-health threat via limited clean water, higher temperatures, fires, and deteriorating air quality, urging mask use, less outdoor activity, AQI monitoring, hydration, and urgent care for breathing problems. Free Meal Program Upgrade: The National Nutrition Agency is strengthening Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) by studying Japan’s school lunch models through JICA cooperation, focusing on execution and stakeholder roles. Forest Fire Mitigation: Forestry officials report hotspots shifting toward Central Kalimantan and West Kalimantan, while the government pushes peatland management and firefighting readiness. Clean Water Access: A story highlights how rainwater harvesting systems helped families on Nias after dirty, unsafe water caused rashes and fear of illness. Animal Vaccine Exports: Indonesia exported domestically produced poultry vaccines worth US$21.3M to four African countries, supporting broader animal-health industry growth. Male Contraception Education: BKKBN is countering myths about vasectomy and boosting male participation in family planning through targeted public education. Stunting Data Targeting: BKKBN is expanding use of Stunting Risk Family (KRS) data to focus prevention efforts in high-prevalence regions.