Hospital upgrades in Malaita: Japan, via JICA, has officially handed over the upgraded Kilu’ufi Hospital, with new outpatient and emergency services, operating theatre, birthing suite, imaging and pharmacy—aimed at reducing referrals and strengthening care across Malaita. Local health system strain: Malaita Premier Elijah Asilaua says 55% of health facilities haven’t been renovated in five years, with only 39% of patients improving after treatment—fueling calls for more investment. Water access support: New Zealand’s High Commission handed over 39 water tanks to Tasimboko Ward communities, targeting ongoing drinking-water shortages affecting about 2,000 people. Tobacco control push: On World No Tobacco Day, Solomon Islands’ Health Minister Morris Toiraena warned against tobacco and nicotine “safer” claims, including e-cigarettes and flavored products, and flagged plans to update the Tobacco Act and strengthen enforcement. Community health training: A five-day workshop in Honiara is building capacity for the Provincial Healthy Settings initiative, with malaria supply and drug availability highlighted as a key challenge. Regional health coverage: A WHO-UNICEF report says most Pacific countries are still missing vaccination targets, even when they hit the 90% goal for some vaccine types. Health-related global internship: WHO opened its Global Internship Programme to citizens of all 194 member states, including opportunities posted continuously for placements in Switzerland and worldwide.