Cybersecurity: Solomon Islands is listed among Pacific nations joining an INTERPOL regional cybercrime initiative, aimed at boosting intelligence sharing, training and cyber resilience as ransomware and scams rise. Climate & health risks: SPREP urges Pacific communities to prepare for El Niño impacts, while Solomon Islands’ National Disaster Management Office has activated a national drought response plan to protect communities and monitor possible health effects from water stress. Food & nutrition access: World Vision’s 40 Hour Challenge is mobilising schools to raise funds for hungry children in Solomon Islands, where chronic malnutrition remains a major concern. Maternal health workforce: 163 probation nurses attended antenatal care training supported by KOICA through WHO, focused on improving quality care for pregnant women. Primary care strengthening: Western Province’s health summit in Gizo wrapped up with calls for stronger community support and practical steps to improve primary health care. Health education & capacity: Four health professionals are in Auckland for a Manaaki New Zealand scholarship leadership course in public health management. Traditional medicine & sport ethics: SINU’s Dr Clyde Puilingi has been appointed to UNESCO’s Global Task Force on Traditional Pharmacopoeia in the context of sport values, ethics and integrity.