WASH & School Health: UNICEF reports WASH upgrades in 26 schools (Central Islands) and 39 schools (Guadalcanal) reaching over 12,000 students and teachers, but warns sanitation gaps remain—about 64% of schools still lack basic sanitation, and limited water and hygiene services are linked to illness, absenteeism and poorer learning. Public Health & Sanitation: UNICEF/MASI WASH media coverage highlights how open defecation and poor waste management keep diarrhoea risks high, with unsafe toilets also affecting girls’ attendance during menstruation. Health Sector Focus: Acting PM Francis Sade visited the Children’s Ward at the National Referral Hospital, stressing the GREAT Coalition’s push to improve care for vulnerable children and support families. Community Water Access: A North Guadalcanal WASH project is improving safe water and sanitation in communities like Popoloi and Mbebe, reducing contamination risks that previously drove disease. Sports Medicine & Athlete Welfare: SINIS welcomed a JICA physiotherapy volunteer to strengthen injury prevention and rehabilitation support for national athletes. Food Safety & Disease Prevention (Fisheries): EU-backed training in Suva prepares Solomon Islands and other Pacific authorities for stricter EU freezer-vessel rules, aimed at preventing unsafe fish freezing that can lead to histamine poisoning.