HIV Crisis Update: PNG’s government says public health crisis conditions are worsening, with an estimated 130,000 people living with HIV and about 11,000 new infections in 2025; testing has risen sharply and 62,000 people are on treatment, but only about 57% of those living with HIV are reached and just around 30% of pregnant women with HIV get prevention care. Health System Accountability: Health Minister Dr Billy Joseph used the 60th Medical Symposium to push for stronger Provincial Health Authorities, warning that key indicators haven’t improved as fast as funding and facilities, and calling for a 120-day plan focused on leadership, supplies, infrastructure, workforce and pre-hospital care. Hospital Care Support: Angau Hospital received 36 new ventilators worth K1.8 million, alongside respiratory equipment aimed at supporting critically ill patients. Power for Care: A review of PNG’s off-grid mini hydropower sector highlights how community-run mini hydro at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital has kept critical services running for more than a decade, stressing local skills and ownership. Cancer Awareness Drive: Two brothers walked 3,500km from Bougainville to Vanimo to raise funds and awareness for children with cancer, citing limited beds at Port Moresby General Hospital. Disaster Readiness for Health: UN and PNG health leaders are urging stronger provincial disaster management, with assessments pointing to staffing, funding, equipment and information gaps in Provincial Disaster Centres. Medical Community Support: City Pharmacy Limited (CPL) was named gold sponsor for the 60th PNG Medical Symposium, backing multiple specialty meetings.