WHO Regional Committee in Dili: Timor-Leste’s PM Xanana Gusmão opened the WHO South-East Asia meeting by pushing health equity—“no person is denied a healthy life” because of where they live or what they can afford—while WHO DG Tedros urged countries and partners to align around shared priorities. Health workforce focus: India’s JP Nadda used the same Dili platform to argue for stronger specialized care, citing a major jump in medical education since 2014 (medical colleges from 387 to 858; MBBS and postgraduate seats up over 175%). Public health recognition: WHO also honored Sri Lanka for sustaining malaria-free status and eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus for a decade. Peace education push: Timor-Leste is accelerating peace education across schools with 25 months of cooperation with HWPL, moving from public events toward formal education policy. Cross-border learning: Indonesia’s Undana and Timor-Leste’s Kupang consulate agreed on border research and Portuguese-language education, including joint studies and student exchanges. Tourism angle: Intrepid’s 2027 “Not Hot List” spotlights Dili as a less-crowded destination ready for more visitors.