Humanitarian & Health in Conflict: UNICEF warns 1 in 5 Lebanese children go to bed hungry as displacement and economic strain deepen, with reports also citing severe child deprivation and rising health impacts amid ongoing attacks. Southern Lebanon Under Strain: Lebanon’s PM Salam announced reconstruction projects in Nabatieh, while President Joseph Aoun told southerners that state support will continue amid displacement and intimidation, with the Lebanese Army as the sole security authority. Aid & Prevention in the Community: Sri Lanka’s Embassy in Lebanon and Lions groups held a Medical Day for migrant workers in Sin El Fil, offering dental/ENT exams, hearing and vision tests, diabetes screening, HbA1c, mammography, and echocardiography. Health System & Costs: UNDP says more than 160 million people risk being trapped between crisis and recovery without longer-term support, urging development investment to start early alongside humanitarian aid. Public Health Research: A Beirut Arab University researcher discusses ongoing debate over acrylamide’s cancer risk classification, highlighting the need for clearer human data. Local Health Safety: A café brand with outlets including Lebanon faced a hygiene failure after a second inspection in Birmingham, underscoring the importance of consistent food safety.