Philippines Medical Tourism & Wellness Push: Vision City Mega Mall hosted a Philippines Medical Tourism Fair (June 5–6) and a Filipino Food Fest (June 8–17), with organisers promoting Philippines healthcare, wellness and tourism services to PNG visitors. Maternal Health Gains Despite Cuts: UNFPA says it still delivered major progress in maternal and reproductive health and population data work during 2022–2025, even as funding fell and humanitarian needs rose. COVID-19 Vaccine Support for the Pacific: Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine donations to Pacific nations passed 1 million doses, including 28,000 to Papua New Guinea. Cervical Cancer Leadership: PNGIMR researcher Dr Pamela Toliman won the 2025 Westpac Outstanding Women (WOW) public sector award for work that helped shape PNG’s national cervical cancer screening programme. Women’s Health Awareness: A health feature urges women to recognise ovarian cancer warning signs early, highlighting PNG’s burden of cases and deaths. Polio Vaccination Progress in Morobe: Morobe reports vaccinating over 150,000 children in round three, surpassing targets in multiple districts. Plant Clinics for Farmers: PNG Biosecurity Authority and partners run PlantwisePlus plant clinics at Boroko Market to help farmers tackle crop pests and diseases. Child Protection & Police Action: NOCFS says it is working with police after a viral case of child abuse in Porgera, calling for the suspect to be arrested and charged. Health Funding Accountability Pressure: Public and political leaders are demanding answers over health spending after reports of overcrowding, medicine shortages and deteriorating services. Infrastructure for Care: IALIBU District Hospital has restored X-ray services, improving local diagnostic access. Volcano & Tsunami Safety Watch: PNG authorities warn a submarine volcano in the Bismarck Sea remains active, with pumice washing ashore and tsunami risk above normal.