Maternal health upgrade: Honiara’s Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre will expand to full 24/7 operations from 6 October, adding continuous general outpatient care and low-risk birthing services, while high-risk cases continue to be referred to the National Referral Hospital. Heart health push: The Ministry of Health and Medical Services marked World Heart Day with a focus on rheumatic heart disease (RHD), stressing it is preventable through early treatment of sore throats and follow-up care. Health data reform: WHO reports MHMS has started a national review of health indicators and reporting forms to cut “reporting clutter” and reduce the burden on health workers managing many dashboards and forms. Water and health access: A report from Moli (Choiseul) highlights how water shortages affect daily life, child schooling, and access to rural health services. Pandemic preparedness funding: Solomon Islands told the UN it needs predictable, multi-year financing to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, citing climate-related health risks and limited workforce capacity. Safety and violence: Police arrested a 30-year-old man in Malaita over an alleged knife stabbing, with the victim reported in critical condition.