Primary Health Care Push: Health Minister Morris Toiraena says frontline services must be the foundation of the national health system, with clinic rehabilitation and upgrades to Area Health Centres, plus stronger staffing, medicines, water and early referral for specialist care. Mental Health Law Update: The Government will bring a new Mental Health Bill to replace the 1970 Mental Treatment Act, alongside other health reforms including updates to dangerous drugs and pure food laws. HIV Response Boost: Australia and the Ministry of Health and Medical Services are expanding HIV prevention, testing and treatment with over SBD$5m for workforce support, community awareness and stronger surveillance across all provinces. Gender-Based Violence as a Health Priority: Western and Temotu provinces are backing the EmpowerHER Project, framing sexual and gender-based violence as a public health issue needing prevention, not just after-the-fact care. Public Service Attendance Alarm: Transparency Solomon Islands is calling for summary dismissal of absentee public officers after an Auditor General report found about $1bn wasted on “No Work, Full Pay” practices. Education Funding Fight: PM Wale defends free education as a poverty-proofing principle, while Opposition demands full costings and financing details for the 2027 rollout. Local Transport for Health Access: Ou’oumatawa Community in Small Malaita received a CDF-funded 2-ton tipper truck to improve access for emergency health cases and supplies.