Malaria Control: Morobe Province has begun routine distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets, with Health Secretary Pascoe Kase launching the rollout in Markham District and coverage planned for Markham and Nawaeb to strengthen household protection. Remote Health Access: Australia is partnering with Samaritan Aviation to keep remote PNG communities connected via seaplanes for emergency medical flights, medical supplies and disaster relief, including in East Sepik and Gulf where travel to hospitals can take days. Health System Planning: PNG and Japan have launched a five-year joint research project to strengthen health systems and eliminate malaria, with East Sepik as a main field site and complementary work in Madang and Port Moresby. Maternal & Newborn Care: Three premature babies died in Markham District after limited local resources delayed specialised neonatal care, highlighting gaps in emergency maternal and newborn transport. Health Governance: The Constructional and Law Reform Commission has started a national review of the Provincial Health Authority Act 2007, urging health workers and partners to share on-the-ground realities. HIV Prevention (Regional): Fiji passed a needle exchange law to support harm-reduction services, joining PNG, Australia and New Zealand with formal needle and syringe programmes. Family Planning: A new report warns PNG has a “conversion problem” in family planning—knowledge is widespread, but contraceptive use remains low. Connectivity for Care: Remington Group says Starlink satellite technology could expand internet access in remote PNG, supporting services where mobile coverage is limited.