Cancer Care & Prevention: PNG is sounding alarms on mouth and esophageal cancers, with warnings about late detection and a severe shortage of ENT specialists—only 13 for a population of about 10.18 million—pushing calls for faster diagnosis and more trained staff. Maternal Health WaSH: NCDPHA has signed terms of reference with WaterAid PNG to strengthen WaSH in maternal health services across NCD, aiming to turn hygiene and sanitation guidelines into on-the-ground improvements. Hospital Standards: Health Minister Elias Kapavore clarified Port Moresby General Hospital is now classified as a Level Six National Referral Hospital under PNG’s six-level system, to reduce confusion in referral pathways. Life-Saving Surgery Return: Baby Sawong Kevin has returned home after six months in Australia following complex conjoined twin surgery, with officials and partners highlighting the international care that saved his life. Water Access Funding: EIB Global and EU support is backing PNG drinking-water network expansion, including funding to reach hundreds of thousands of people. Community Health Support: A district administration provided medical financial aid to former PNG Kumul legend Darius Haili to help cover referral costs. Nutrition in Schools: Paradise Foods’ Smart Start School Promotion continues to fund school grants, including nutrition-linked support for children’s development.