Snakebite care push: Papua New Guinea and Australia reaffirmed plans to cut snakebite deaths by moving antivenom supply and management into PNG’s national health system, with antivenom support continuing under a MoA until April 2027 and recent work reaching 70+ facilities across 15 provinces. Rural health by air: Australia launched a new partnership with Adventist Aviation Services to keep aircraft operating for medical evacuations and delivery of supplies to remote PNG communities, tackling fuel and airstrip challenges. Cardiac care partnership: Operation Open Heart Foundation and Air Niugini formalised a strengthened MOU to support children’s heart screening and referrals to Port Moresby General Hospital, including travel for patients and clinicians. Conjoined twins return: Baby Sawong Kevin Mitian came home to Port Moresby after six months in Australia for separation surgery, marking a major milestone for specialist care and coordinated evacuation. WASH and school support: A Wau-Waria district water and WASH rollout added a new community water supply and school fencing, while Tubusereia Junior High School gained safe, filtered high-speed internet via Starlink to support learning and school operations. Food safety focus: NCDC ran a food safety workshop in Port Moresby urging shared responsibility between regulators and food businesses to protect public health. Health workforce training: National Volunteer Service inducted health volunteers and supervisors in Lae to strengthen community health delivery, with further recruitment efforts planned for Enga. Nutrition and food systems research: ACIAR backed new agricultural research investments in PNG aimed at improving food security and nutrition outcomes. El Niño preparedness: Hela established a disaster committee and began awareness and water planning as 2026–2027 El Niño conditions start. Cancer prevention drive: PNG Cancer Foundation held a fitness-focused fundraiser promoting active living and healthier diets to reduce cancer risk factors.