Medical Support & Diplomacy: Japan pledged 200 million yen (about T$4.6m) for Samoa, aimed at medical equipment and broader cooperation after Prime Minister Tuilaepa co-chaired the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting in Japan. Healthcare Workforce: Oceania University of Medicine founder Taffy Gould visited Samoa for the first time in over a decade, meeting Samoa’s PM and Health Minister as OUM marks 25 years and highlights new doctor graduates including Samoans. Local Health Leadership: Samoa’s Prime Minister left for New Zealand for a routine medical check-up, with the Deputy PM acting during his week-long absence. Cybersecurity & Public Services: Samoa’s government warns that rising cyber threats across the Blue Pacific are targeting healthcare, education, and government systems, with phishing, ransomware, and data breaches among the main risks. Safe Water Access: A new global map shows safe drinking water remains out of reach for billions, underscoring the need for clean-water infrastructure. Heart Surgery Success: A 64-year-old Samoan father returned home after successful off-pump triple-vessel heart surgery in Fiji. Health Policy Controversy: New reporting alleges US HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s 2019 Samoa visit was vaccine-related, reigniting debate over vaccine misinformation and Samoa’s measles outbreak aftermath. School Safety: The Education Minister condemned a violent attack on a mother outside a school and says school-ground violence prevention policies will be reviewed. Community Health & Care: A father’s recovery story and OUM’s training push both point to growing regional support for Samoa’s health needs.