Maternal Health Crisis: Professor Glen Mola warns Port Moresby General Hospital’s maternity ward is overcrowded and unsafe, with infection risks for mothers and babies likely to persist unless new facilities are built, including a proposed “Mama Ward.” NCDs & Early Screening: Western Highlands health officials say non-communicable diseases are killing more people from age 25, urging stronger community awareness and use of wellness clinics for early diagnosis. Emergency Care Expansion: St John Ambulance commissioned PNG’s first ambulance service in Unggai-Bena District, with trained local officers already responding to 200+ emergencies. Diagnostics Boost in East Sepik: CPL Group signed a three-year lab equipment lease with East Sepik to improve testing capacity through analyzers, training, maintenance, and consumables. Surgery Upgrade at PMGH: Port Moresby General Hospital is expanding laparoscopic surgery, reporting less pain, lower infection risk, faster recovery, and ongoing training needs for wider rollout. Workforce & Health System Capacity: PNG set a target to send 30,000 workers to Australia by 2030 under the PALM scheme, stressing fair recruitment systems led by provinces and districts. Medical Licensing Reform: A call for a transparent, standardised pathway for overseas-trained medical graduates in PNG aims to cut delays and inconsistency at the Medical Board. Wellness in Industry: Ok Tedi’s “Live Well” campaign ended with a walkathon and workplace health app, fitness, and nutrition support for staff. Child Poverty Pressure: Save the Children says Budget 2026 offers little relief for families in poverty, with concerns for children’s wellbeing and welfare-dependent households.