Medicine Supply Relief: Nine-Mile Clinic and Gerehu General Hospital in NCD received K50,000 in essential and emergency medicines from the Malaysian Association of Papua New Guinea, easing “nil stock” for common drugs like amoxicillin and paracetamol. Hospital Care Upgrade: Pacific International Hospital will run a Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Surgery Program from 22–26 August 2026, with visiting Australian orthopedic surgeons bringing advanced care to PNG for the first time. Local Health Access: Pacific International Hospital’s push comes alongside other community support, including solar-powered lighting in Kakondo (KaSEL with Puma Energy Foundation) that improves safety around schools, aid posts and marketplaces. Corrections Health & Safety: A major manhunt is underway after 10 remandees escaped Baisu Correctional Institution in Western Highlands; three died and five were hospitalised with serious injuries. Food & Nutrition: PNG’s Agriculture and Livestock department says the country must cut reliance on imported food, citing food safety risks and high child stunting linked to lack of nutritious, safe food. Health Workforce Training: PNG is urged to require overseas medical graduates to complete additional local training so doctors can better manage PNG’s diseases and resource-limited care realities. Transport for Care: Air Niugini restarts direct Port Moresby–Tokyo flights from 18 July, supporting PNG’s connectivity and access for travel and services. Governance for Services: NCDC reform gets a boost as NCD Governor Parkop receives an organisational capacity assessment report to strengthen systems and service delivery.