Health Finance & Oversight: Papua New Guinea is boosting internal audit skills across all 21 Provincial Health Authorities, with a four-day Port Moresby training (PwC with the National Department of Health) supported by Australia, New Zealand and Gavi, aiming to strengthen controls so funding reaches frontline services. Safe Water Push: PNG is set to expand drinking-water networks with €25m EIB Global financing plus EU support, targeting potable water for an extra 400,000 people and improved reliability in towns and Port Moresby. Cancer Warnings: Health alerts highlight rising oral and esophageal cancer risks, stressing early care for persistent symptoms and pointing to tobacco, betel nut, alcohol and poor oral hygiene as key drivers. Maternal WaSH: NCDPHA has signed with WaterAid to roll out WaSH improvements for maternal health, focusing on water, sanitation and hygiene governance in public facilities. District Care Upgrade: Ialibu District Hospital in Southern Highlands has restored X-ray services after nearly eight years, reducing delays and travel for patients. Baby Sawong Returns: Conjoined twin baby Sawong Kevin came home to PNG after six months of life-saving treatment in Australia, with his family and clinicians marking a major recovery milestone. Marine Protection: PNG announced a Western Manus Marine Protected Area with a total fishing ban over about 200,000 km², moving toward legal protection as part of a Melanesian Ocean Corridor.