Fire Safety Alert: SFESA is urging people in Samoa to brace for serious fire risk as dry, windy conditions linked to El Niño keep soil, grass, vegetation and forests highly flammable; a recent bushfire on Savai‘i near Samalae‘ulu and Puapua was put out, but officials warn it could flare up again, and residents are told to stop burning rubbish, avoid roadside cigarette butts, and never leave cooking unattended. Cancer Care Leadership: Alaimoana Leilani Jackson has returned as CEO of the Samoa Cancer Society, pledging stronger awareness, partnerships and patient support, with plans for deeper village and church outreach. NCD Focus: Government targets a 5% reduction in non-communicable diseases under its Pathway for the Development of Samoa, with diabetes, hypertension, cancer, overweight and obesity tracked through health systems and sector reviews. Hospital Access: The Samoa Government plans to reopen Leulumoega District Hospital after assessment, citing safety concerns previously raised by the World Bank and the need to serve communities across A‘ana and nearby areas. Health System Clarity: Samoa’s Ministry of Health says an old photo showing a wooden pole used as an IV stand in the Emergency Department is outdated and from a different room during earlier crisis conditions; the ED has since been upgraded. Road Safety Concern: A Father’s Day accident at Faleula Uta involving a 19-year-old woman and her aunt has raised calls for better real-time public updates on road incidents. Ocean Health & Research: Pristine Seas’ expedition lands in Samoa for an MPA network survey using deep-sea cameras, submersible dives and seabird monitoring, with local partners central to the work. Precision Medicine (Pacific Inclusion): An Indigenous Precision Medicine Symposium in Apia highlights the promise of personalised medicine while warning Māori and Pacific communities must be included from the start to avoid widening health inequities. Women, Girls & Climate Resilience: Pacific voices at CSW66 call for women and girls to be at the centre of climate action and disaster risk reduction, linking resilience to community safety and wellbeing.