Charity for hospitals: WAO Islands Petroleum Charity Colour Run is underway in Kokopo, even with morning rain, raising funds for Rabaul Provincial Hospital and St Mary’s Vunapope District Hospital, with proceeds from 4,000 shirts aimed at boosting care in East New Britain. Cross-border referral push: Jayapura Regional General Hospital in Indonesia says it’s ready to become a Papua New Guinea referral hub through a partnership being explored with PNG health authorities, targeting better specialist access for border communities. Snakebite care upgrade: PNG and Australia reaffirmed work to strengthen national snakebite management, including continued antivenom supply until April 2027 and expanded treatment access across high-risk provinces. Primary healthcare workforce: National Volunteer Service is exploring a partnership with Southern Highlands Provincial Health Authority to recruit and deploy health workers to underserved rural areas, aligning with government targets for volunteers through 2027. Food and nutrition communication: A University of Goroka presentation at the Food and Nutrition Conference highlighted that better communication—using visuals, local facilitators and participatory approaches—is key to improving nutrition awareness for subsistence farmers. Digital connectivity for health and schools: The US launched Starlink at the American Corner in Waigani, while Lightspeed PNG installed Starlink at Tubusereia Junior High School to improve learning and school administration, with similar connectivity goals for remote communities. WASH investment: A new community water supply and WASH program in Wau-Waria’s Pinetop aims to improve health and education, supported by government and partners. Policy and access pressure: The World Bank says PNG’s growth is strong, but jobs and livelihoods lag—calling for better education and health alongside infrastructure and reforms to help private firms hire. Censorship and health products: PNG’s Office of Censorship destroyed 645 prohibited items, including sex enhancement products, medical drugs and dietary supplements, seized at entry points. El Niño health risks: Pacific International Hospital’s medical director warned that El Niño’s dry conditions could worsen water access, malnutrition and diarrheal illness, with region-specific risks across PNG.