Malaria & Diagnostics: Solomon Islands’ Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Peter Kenilorea Jr says malaria remains a major public health challenge, as Japan signs grant agreements to boost malaria diagnosis with modern equipment for faster, more accurate detection—key for timely treatment and progress toward elimination. Health Workforce: 184 probation nurses have become registered nurses after completing the Supervised Practice Program, with MHMS urging professionalism and compassion as they take on greater responsibilities. Primary Health Care: Solomon Islands is the first Pacific country to implement the Primary Health Care Performance Initiative (PHCPI) framework, linking health system spending (staffing, facilities, medicines) to real outcomes so provinces can track performance and target resources better. Safe Care & Waste: Australia-funded healthcare waste management training prepares staff for the new Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre, focusing on correct segregation and handling to prevent infection spread. Disaster Readiness: 29 health and emergency response professionals complete rehabilitation in disaster and emergency training to improve care for vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities. Urban Public Health: Honiara City Council invites titled landowners to partner in establishing 12 designated betelnut markets across city wards to reduce illegal roadside selling, littering, and improve orderly, safer trading spaces. El Niño & Health Risks: Meteorology director Alick Haruhiru warns El Niño impacts may include water shortages that can affect health and essential services, with rainfall variability shaping how communities are hit. Kidney Care Milestone: Doctors at NRH, with the 5th China Medical Team, perform successful minimally invasive surgery for complex kidney stones, highlighting improved specialist capacity and training opportunities.