Humanitarian Drought Crisis: Papua New Guinea has declared a national humanitarian emergency as El Niño-driven drought worsens water shortages, food insecurity and health service strain, with Highlands communities reporting hunger and rising illness risk. Biosecurity Boost: Australia is backing a new PCR testing facility at the PNG Biosecurity Authority’s National Veterinary Laboratory in Port Moresby to speed up diagnosis of plant and animal threats and protect agriculture and exports. Maternal Care Upgrade: A new ultrasound scanner and equipment have arrived for the ANC Kama Clinic in Goroka, aiming to improve early diagnosis, monitoring and referrals for expectant mothers in Eastern Highlands. Malaria Prevention Push: Morobe Province has begun routine distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets to strengthen household protection and reduce malaria transmission. Health Workforce Pressure: Eastern Highlands’ Goroka Provincial Specialist Hospital is facing emergency department complaints tied to overcrowding, staffing shortages and limited medicines, highlighting the need for more health workers and supplies. Water, Health and Governance Call: Opposition leader James Nomane urged citizens to speak up on issues like whether aid posts have medicine and whether clean water is available, linking service delivery gaps to wider economic and institutional problems. Regional Health Support: Indonesia’s naval mission to Solomon Islands includes medicines and medical equipment, with visits planned for Vanuatu, Fiji, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.