School WASH Upgrades: UNICEF says WASH infrastructure upgrades in 26 Central Islands schools and 39 Guadalcanal schools have reached over 12,000 students, but it warns 64% of schools still lack basic sanitation and only 17% have basic hygiene services—fueling illness and absenteeism. Food Safety for Exports: Pacific fisheries officials in Suva trained on new EU freezer vessel rules under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1449, aimed at preventing unsafe freezing that can lead to histamine and scombroid poisoning; the rules could affect 97% of EU-listed Pacific vessels. Sanitation and Tourism Risk: UNICEF also links poor sanitation and waste disposal to weaker tourism—open defecation and rubbish near coasts and attractions can deter visitors and damage lagoons and reefs. Coconut Health and Productivity: KIK’s R&D review highlights ongoing work on aging palms, low copra yields, and invasive pests/diseases, including mother palm selection and hybridisation plans. Sports Rehab Support: SINIS welcomes a JICA physiotherapy volunteer to strengthen athlete rehabilitation and injury prevention. Health-Linked Security Talks: New PM Matthew Wale heads to Canberra to negotiate a strategic treaty with Australia and review the China security pact—decisions that could shape future health and development support.