NTT Quake Response: Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka pledged continued aid for East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) earthquake survivors, including food and medicine for people sheltering outside evacuation centers, and inspected medical tents and a community health center during his visit. Psychosocial Care: He also brought six University of Indonesia psychology students to support displaced children with games, storytelling, and emotional support. Housing Repairs: Gibran said the government will repair damaged homes and offer loan grace periods to ease financial pressure on affected families. Wildfire & Haze Health: Indonesia’s Environment Ministry ordered six governors to step up forest and land fire prevention as El Niño-driven smoke worsens air quality, with PM2.5 levels reported above unhealthy thresholds in several regions. Local Air Alerts: In Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, haze pushed air quality into hazardous territory, raising respiratory risk—especially for children and outdoor workers. Public Health & Safety: BNN said a seizure of 2.6 tons of liquid methamphetamine could have affected about 14.1 million people, highlighting the health and social stakes of drug trafficking. Medical Research Focus: A study on women with cervical cancer examined knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to radiotherapy and chemotherapy, pointing to the need to improve patient support and treatment adherence.