Primary Health Care: Malaita’s MHMS, with Australia support, held a Provincial Health Summit in Auki (18–22 May) to assess primary health care performance and agree on practical improvement actions, bringing together health teams, leaders, faith groups, communities and NGOs. Maternity Care Training: At the National Referral Hospital, Solomon Islands clinicians and midwives completed a May 13–14 specialist maternal health training with Australia and RANZCOG, focusing on safer labour monitoring and fetal surveillance for mothers and newborns, including support for the soon-to-open Naha Birthing Centre. Japan Health Support: Japan reaffirmed its long-running health partnership after a courtesy visit to the new MHMS minister, highlighting progress on the Kilu’ufi Hospital Improvement and Expansion Project in Malaita (valued around SBD120 million). WASH in Schools: Vavalu Primary School in Guadalcanal received new safe water, sanitation and handwashing facilities on World Menstrual Hygiene Day (28 May), with gender-friendly ablution blocks and spring-fed water aimed at improving hygiene, dignity and school attendance—especially for girls. Jobs & Youth: A World Bank Pacific Economic Update warns Solomon Islands must create more jobs for a growing youth population, while noting economic growth drivers like mining, fisheries and agriculture. Climate Resilience & Food Security: Tulagi Ward 4 communities trained under CAPSI (26–28 May) to strengthen resilience to climate and economic pressures, prioritising food security, healthier marine resources and income opportunities.