Telemedicine for rural care: Katim Tasol Foundation is testing a “Lighthouse” primary healthcare model in Morobe that links remote health workers with second opinions via telemedicine, plus infrastructure and continuous training to tackle professional isolation. Child health screening: Operation Open Heart screened 91 children for heart conditions at Goroka General Hospital, identifying complex cases and listing some for PDA ligation and further follow-up, with a push to train rural clinic staff to spot warning signs early. Doctors’ safety and justice: The National Doctors Association condemned the fatal attack on young doctor Robert Waiye in Kundiawa, urging police to pursue all suspects and ensure due process. Childhood cancer concern: A PNG editorial highlights rising brain tumor cases in children and stresses earlier detection, better awareness of warning signs, and stronger capacity for cancer care. Birth registration access: PNGCIR, UNICEF and the Australian Government launched a birth registration awareness and services campaign at the 3-mile Susu Mama clinic in Port Moresby, calling birth certificates a gateway to health care and other essential services. Measles comeback warning: A regional public health piece warns measles is resurging due to vaccination gaps and misinformation, urging communities and health systems to close coverage gaps. Health and climate links: PNG and Solomon Islands leaders at the UN demanded real climate action to protect lives from sea-level rise, tying environmental threats directly to future health security. Regional health cooperation: India and Pacific Island countries discussed renewed cooperation on healthcare alongside renewable energy, climate action and disaster resilience under the FIPIC framework. Workforce and safety in infrastructure: Madang’s Northern Coastal Highway repairs (PNG-Australia Partnership) created local jobs and boosted women’s participation in construction, with training covering workplace health and safety and environmental management.