Tobacco Control Push: WHO marks World No Tobacco Day by urging stronger action to protect Solomon Islands youth from tobacco and nicotine marketing, including tighter controls on flavoured products and better support for quitting. Tobacco Policy Update: Health Minister Morris Toiraena warns e-cigarettes, heated tobacco and flavoured nicotine pouches are being marketed as safer but are “tools for addiction,” with plans to strengthen the Tobacco Control Technical Advisory Committee, review the Tobacco Act 2010, and improve enforcement. Climate-Health Training: Makira-Ulawa health workers trained to build local disaster preparedness and response plans, with 36 participants learning practical tools for climate change and health risks. Water for Health: Small Malaita’s Niu Ples community received a CDF-funded water supply project to improve safe, reliable water access and reduce health and sanitation burdens. Hospital Upgrade Handover: Japan/JICA handed over the upgraded Kilu’ufi Hospital, stressing local ownership, maintenance, and ongoing support to keep services strong for years. Connectivity Reality Check: Pacific connectivity efforts are being held back most by unreliable electricity, with Starlink-style internet needing power solutions like solar generators to keep health and school services running. US Health & Community Support: The US signed a letter of intent to return Peace Corps to Solomon Islands after 25 years, with $6m pledged for WWII ordnance removal and volunteers expected to support education, community development and health. Health System Context: A new global study finds people are living longer but not necessarily healthier, highlighting the need to shift health systems toward improving quality of extra years.