Antibiotic Resistance Warning: The Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority says drug-resistant infections are rising at Mount Hagen Provincial Specialist Hospital as people take antibiotics without advice, don’t finish courses, and buy from informal markets—urging patients to use antibiotics only under qualified care and complete full treatment. Faster Testing at East Sepik Hospital: East Sepik Provincial Health Authority staff trained to use a new Erba EC90 electrolyte analyser at the hospital, aiming for quicker, reliable results (about 35 seconds) to support ICU and emergency care. Health Supplies for NCD Facilities: Nine-Mile Clinic and Gerehu General Hospital in Port Moresby received K50,000 in essential and emergency medicines after reporting nil stock for common drugs, helping keep 24-hour services running. Roads to Better Care Access: Under Connect PNG, the government launched major road works in West Sepik, including sealing the Vanimo-Green River Road and upgrading the Sepik Highway, to improve access to schools, health facilities and markets. Population Pressure on Maternity Services: Dr Glen Mola says PNG’s fast-growing population is straining health services, with Port Moresby General Hospital maternity demand rising sharply and unplanned pregnancies still a major challenge. Labour, Health and Disaster Portfolio Shift: In Marape’s cabinet reshuffle, Health Minister Elias Kapavore moves to Defence, while Dr Billy Joseph takes over Health and keeps Disaster and Emergency Services. Women’s Voices Under Polygyny: A new analysis links polygyny to weaker women’s decision-making power, using health-care, household purchase and family-visit choices as measures. Motor Accident Claims Processing: NCDPHA and MVIL signed a five-year MoU to speed up genuine motor vehicle accident claims by using verified medical reports and tightening checks against fraudulent submissions. Orthopedic Care Upgrade: Pacific International Hospital announced a joint hip and knee replacement surgery program in August, bringing visiting Australian specialists to PNG for the first time. Food Safety and Less Import Reliance: PNG’s agriculture leadership urged reducing imported food and improving domestic food systems, citing food safety risks and child stunting linked to lack of nutritious, safe food.