Power & Health Access: Morobe MP Sam Basil Jnr says daily blackouts of 4–5 hours for months are harming health and education services, forcing businesses to run generators while PNG Power blames “issues.” Cancer & Heart Care: Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited reports progress on the PMGH cancer treatment facility and national heart centre, but orders a review of the stalled surgical ward project. New Medical University: PNGUMHS interim council members were sworn in, with the Government pledging K2 billion for infrastructure to train more health professionals. Yaws Elimination: Australia and partners delivered one million azithromycin tablets to West Sepik to support mass drug administration against yaws. Aviation Critical Care: Manolos Aviation received four ventilators (K50,000 each) to improve breathing support during aeromedical evacuations. Disaster-Ready Schools: A revised Resilient School Infrastructure Policy sets standards for safer, disaster-resilient school buildings across PNG. Bridge Safety Update: PNG launched a revised seismic design manual for bridges, updating earthquake risk guidance for engineers nationwide. Community Health via Food Safety: FAO introduced a portable, safer fish smoking dryer in the Sepik to reduce hazardous open-fire smoking and protect processors’ health. El Niño Water Pressure: A call for faster action warns El Niño-linked freshwater shortages are threatening livelihoods and the functioning of health centres and schools. Regional Health Cooperation: PNG and Solomon Islands discussed deeper economic ties alongside a healthcare alliance. Church Donations: Church-backed support targets cataracts, Ebola, breast cancer screening, flu vaccinations and relief supplies. Tragedy at Sea: A boating disaster involving ENBPHA staff and families in East New Britain leaves 27 people missing, including children.