24/7 Maternal Care: The Ministry of Health says Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre in Honiara will expand to full 24/7 operations from 6 October, with continuous general outpatient care and low-risk birthing services, while high-risk cases continue to be referred to NRH. World Heart Day (Rheumatic Heart Disease): MHMS and partners marked World Heart Day with a “Don’t Miss a Beat!” message, urging early recognition and treatment of sore throats and other warning signs to prevent rheumatic heart disease. Health Data Overhaul: MHMS has started a national review of health indicators and reporting forms to cut workload and reduce reporting clutter for health workers. Flu-Like Illness Alert: The ministry reports a sustained rise in influenza-like illness across multiple provinces and urges basic hygiene and vigilance while lab testing continues. Clinic First for Non-Emergencies: MHMS is asking the public to use nearby community clinics for common illnesses and non-emergency care to ease pressure on NRH’s Emergency Department. Pandemic Financing Push: Solomon Islands called at the UN for predictable, multi-year international funding to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response for small island states. Local Safety: Police arrested a 30-year-old man in Malaita over a stabbing on Lalana Island; the victim remains in critical condition.