Maternal care boost: New delivery beds are being rolled out to remote PNG clinics, where mothers still face overcrowded rooms, ageing equipment and shortages—small upgrades that can change outcomes fast. Governance watch: A proposed National Monitoring and Coordination Authority is drawing scrutiny for possible overlap, extra costs and bureaucracy instead of measurable health-system gains. Research & skills: A PNG scientist, Dr Martha Yahimbu, has won a Fulbright Visiting Fellowship in pharmacology at the University of Utah. Health capacity: PNG’s Central Public Health Laboratory launched its 2025–2030 strategy to strengthen in-country testing for infections like HIV and TB. Child surgery milestone: Mercy, 11, finally had a major reconstructive operation after years of complications, with calls for better specialist training for local surgeons. Environment-health link: PNG warned New Ireland communities not to fish after metals were found in water samples tied to months of dead marine life and reported illnesses. Women’s safety in crises: Coverage highlights how cyclone shelters can leave women exposed when privacy, transport and clinic access collapse. Diplomacy & partnerships: PM Marape invited French companies to partner on energy, infrastructure and healthcare as PNG pushes its next growth phase.