Measles Outbreak: Bangladesh’s measles crisis worsened as six more children died in 24 hours, pushing suspected deaths to 874 and the combined toll to 973, with 1,162 new suspected cases and 94 confirmed cases reported by DGHS. Dengue Surge: Dengue hospitalisations hit the year’s highest level, with 1,163 patients admitted in 24 hours and four deaths reported, taking the death toll to 97 and total cases to 35,846. Tobacco & NCDs: Health Minister Sakhawat Husain urged stronger tobacco control, saying NCDs drive about 71% of deaths and tobacco is a key risk factor; he pointed to strengthened Tobacco Control Act measures passed in 2026. Health Tech Milestone: United Healthcare carried out Bangladesh’s first robotic surgeries using a Medbot Toumai system—robotic gallbladder and hysterectomy procedures—highlighting faster recovery and minimal invasiveness. Procurement Accountability: The minister alleged “crores” were embezzled through excessive medical equipment purchases that were left unused, calling for zero tolerance for corruption in health procurement. Road Safety & Care Access: A bus–auto-rickshaw crash in Jamalpur killed at least four and injured 16; meanwhile, Sandwip remained cut off for days, raising concerns for emergency patient transport. Nepal Flood Health Risks (Regional): Experts warned survival for flood-trapped workers depends on clean water and breathable air, with the first days critical as rescue continues in hydropower tunnels. Ramon Magsaysay (Bangladesh Health Link): Bangladeshi social entrepreneur Runa Khan won the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award for building a community health system through Friendship, including mobile schools for climate migrants.