Early newborn care: Solomon Islands has hit a regional target for Early Essential Newborn Care, with over 80% of birth facilities providing life-saving support in the first hours after birth, and WHO reporting 84% coverage by 2019 plus facility assessments showing strong skin-to-skin and breastfeeding practices. Malaria action in Malaita: A national Healthy Settings and advocacy push in Auki is targeting provinces with significant malaria problems, aiming to strengthen community-led plans through schools, churches and local health leadership. Rural health powered by solar: UNICEF and partners have handed over solar electrification to seven rural health facilities in Malaita, improving access to maternal and child health services, immunisation and emergency care. Biosecurity strategy 2026–2036: Biosecurity Solomon Islands is preparing to launch the National Biosecurity Strategy 2026–2036 after a national validation workshop, focusing on protecting agriculture, environment and food security from invasive pests and diseases. Auki agriculture office progress: Construction of a new agriculture building in Auki has passed the halfway mark under World Bank-supported environmental and social safeguards, supporting stronger agricultural services. Diplomacy with health relevance: Switzerland offered support to help Solomon Islands re-establish a permanent mission in Geneva, highlighting access to global bodies including WHO.