El Niño and climate impacts on health-linked livelihoods: In Western Province, seaweed farmers say El Niño has brought nonstop rain and shifting tides, slowing drying and packaging after Tropical Cyclone Maila destroyed farms earlier this year—threatening income for families. Water access and child wellbeing: In Choiseul’s Moli mainland, mothers describe daily struggles to find safe water for cooking, washing and health care, with tanks running dry and even school schedules affected. Maternal care upgrade in Honiara: The Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre moves to full 24/7 operations from 6 October, with continuous outpatient and low-risk delivery services and scheduled specialised clinics. Heart health push: World Heart Day in Honiara focused on preventing rheumatic heart disease, urging early recognition and treatment of sore throats and other warning signs. Health system admin relief: The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is reviewing health indicators and reporting forms to cut workload and make routine data easier for frontline staff to use. Human rights and health policy context: Solomon Islands supported 140 of 181 UN Human Rights Council recommendations, noting 41 on sensitive social and legal issues, while stressing capacity and implementation support. Pandemic preparedness funding call: Solomon Islands urged predictable, multi-year international financing for pandemic prevention and response, citing climate-related health risks and strengthened national systems.