El Niño Preparedness: PNG PM James Marape has ordered provinces and districts to immediately prepare for a possible extraordinary, prolonged dry season, with Cabinet reviewing how to tailor funding and financial instructions so local governments can mitigate and respond. Medicine Safety: Morobe Provincial Health Authority warned the public to stop illegal sale of prescription drugs in shops, markets and roadside stalls, setting 30 June as the deadline and flagging penalties under PNG medicines laws. WaSH at Clinic Level: WaterAid PNG and NCDPHA trained staff and community leaders at 9-Mile Urban Clinic to strengthen WaSH practices, aiming to boost day-to-day healthcare quality. HIV Funding Pressure: WHO and UNAIDS warned HIV gains in Asia-Pacific are at risk as funding cuts hit prevention, testing and community-led services, with PNG named among fast-rising epidemic countries. TB Support in Remote Areas: World Vision PNG received Australian equipment to strengthen tuberculosis services in North Fly District, including transport and power support for outreach and continuity of care. Health Workforce Standards: UPNG medical leaders urged parents to check overseas medical school standards and highlighted PNG’s licensing pathway for graduates returning from China, while noting progress toward a new medical university with an interim council appointed. Regional Health Security & Digital Risks: INTERPOL’s cybercrime initiative includes PNG, as regional partners push for stronger intelligence sharing and cyber resilience amid rising ransomware and scams. Transport Access for Care: Four new bridges have reopened routes linking communities to schools, health centres, markets and essential services across PNG. Community Health Promotion: NCD Governor Powes Parkop urged people to take responsibility for their own health through exercise and yoga, not relying only on hospitals and medicine.