Air Quality Alert: Dhaka’s AQI hit 173 (unhealthy) and ranked 2nd worst globally, with Delhi, Lahore and Jakarta also among the top polluted cities—another reminder that air pollution drives major risks for heart and lung disease. Climate & Health: Indonesia’s Environment Ministry launched the ASRI Movement to push climate justice from households, linking environmental action to disaster risk reduction. Tobacco Control: Indonesia’s Health Ministry is drafting rules for standardized, “plain” packaging for cigarettes and e-cigarettes, aiming to cut youth smoking appeal while keeping graphic warnings and a transition period. Nutrition & Food Security: Indonesia is considering adding chicken eggs to the government food assistance program to stabilize prices for farmers, with MBG also positioned as a demand channel. Volcano Safety: Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted in East Nusa Tenggara, sending ash ~1.5 km high; authorities kept Level III and urged mask use and staying outside danger zones. Public Health & Policy: Indonesia is also expanding health screening efforts to detect liver disease earlier at primary care level. Mercury Crackdown: Environmental groups praised Indonesian authorities for intercepting illegal mercury smuggling at Tanjung Priok, calling for stronger enforcement to protect health and ecosystems. Insurance Expansion: Igloo partnered with Chubb Life to distribute life and health insurance via its AI-powered agent platform across Vietnam and Indonesia.