Cervical Cancer Push: Women and girls in Western Highlands are getting better access to cervical cancer screening, treatment and HPV vaccination through PNG’s first comprehensive cervical cancer elimination programme, using Mt Hagen’s Women’s Wellness Centre and GeneXpert testing for same-day results. COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout: Sinopharm was launched at Port Moresby General Hospital and will be rolled out via PNG’s vaccine distribution system for adults 18+ in two doses, with officials stressing vaccination remains voluntary. Birth Registration Breakthrough: Newborns at Mount Hagen General Hospital have received first-ever birth certificates through a Birth Registration Desk partnership with PNG Civil and Identity Registry and UNICEF. HIV Funding Warning: At a global AIDS meeting, advocates warned PNG-relevant HIV gains are threatened by anti-rights/anti-gender backlash and collapsing funding, just as the world nears 2030 targets. Tobacco Harm Story: A “Bad Smoke” campaign story highlights how young mothers are quitting tobacco and protecting babies from second- and third-hand smoke. Oral Cancer Alert: A report flags PNG’s oral cancer burden linked to betel nut chewing, calling it a “quiet epidemic” needing stronger prevention and care. Health Financing Planning: A PNG Health costing study expands to Milne Bay to strengthen health financing and service delivery. Malaria Travel Warning: A new UK travel health risk list includes Papua New Guinea for malaria precautions. Local Services Access: A new Fly Gogodala LLG chamber aims to bring decision-making and basic services closer to rural communities.