National Ambulance Reform: Former emergency medicine leader Dr. Sam Yockopua backed moves by Health and National Disaster & Emergencies Minister Dr. Billy Joseph to build a modern National Ambulance Service and National Emergency Management Authority, saying the reforms should bring legislation, policies and clear governance to emergency response. St John Ambulance Legal Status: Prime Minister James Marape told Parliament the Government will strengthen St John Ambulance through legislation to define its mandate and funding, with National St John Ambulance welcoming the commitment as a major step for nationwide emergency care. Leadership Changes: Three Acting Permanent Secretaries were sworn in, including Dr Gregory Loki Jilin as Acting Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services, as the Government prepares for substantive appointments. Search and Rescue: Authorities scaled down overnight the search for five East New Britain Provincial Health Authority staff and family members missing at sea between Pidgin Island and Kokopo, with operations set to resume at first light. Training for Better Care: Divine Word University medical alumni completed a Basic Ultrasonographic Skills Workshop in Madang, using hands-on scanning and a SonoSim simulator to strengthen diagnostic capability across PNG. Child Wellbeing Oversight: Parliament established a permanent Special Parliamentary Committee on Child and Youth Wellbeing to oversee laws, policies and budgets affecting children and young people. Health System Pressure: A report on PNG’s immunisation progress highlights uneven gains and gaps, urging faster action to meet vaccination targets. Public Health Diplomacy: PNG’s decision to close Taiwan’s representative office sparked international reaction, with health and welfare services indirectly affected by wider regional instability and uncertainty.