Dengue Alert in Macau: Macau health authorities launched targeted mosquito control around Wynn Macau after a visitor diagnosed with dengue was reported to have stayed at the resort, with inspections and breeding-site removal focused on a ~100-metre perimeter. Anti-Smoking Crackdown: The Health Bureau reported 130,955 venue inspections in H1, finding 3,131 smoking offences and 2,753 illegal smoking cases, plus 323 e-cigarette import/export violations; restaurants, casinos, and transport stops topped the list. Community Healthcare Push: Lawmaker Ella Lei urged faster reform of community healthcare, calling for stronger public–private–non-profit collaboration and more chronic-disease and rehab services delivered at community level. Anti-Smoking Law Update: Legislators passed amendments to expand Macau’s smoking ban to more outdoor public areas, ban e-cigarettes in all public spaces, and allow inspectors to use body-worn cameras, with the changes taking effect 1 Jan. Summer Safety & Health at Work: IAM stepped up inspections of construction sites and reminded contractors to strengthen occupational safety and hygiene, including fire, flood, and mosquito/rodent prevention, alongside planned evacuation drills. Pension Indexing Proposal: The Social Security Fund proposed lowering the pension adjustment inflation trigger from 3% to 2% to help retirees keep up with rising living costs. Responsible Gaming: Galaxy Entertainment Group rolled out a World Cup-linked responsible gaming campaign with interactive activities and on-site counselling aimed at reducing gaming disorder risks, especially among youth.