Dental Care Access: Koa Moana 26 in Koror is drawing huge demand for free DENCAP services, with U.S. Marine Corps teams treating about 150 patients a day—351 people and 1,014 procedures by day four. Hospital Planning: Palau’s Office of the President recommends Airai for the new Belau National Hospital, but lawmakers are questioning whether the site-selection study gave enough detail and whether Congress must approve any relocation. Public Health Links: A 16-member Taiwanese youth delegation completed a 14-day public health mission in Palau, delivering screenings for diabetes, oral health, and chronic disease while strengthening bilateral health cooperation. School Nutrition: Taiwan, Palau and Japan partners ran Palau’s first School Chef Cooking Competition to boost school meal quality using locally grown produce and nutrition-focused training. Animal Health & Border Safety: Osebelel a Charm Animal Care and Learning Center donated a microchip scanner to Palau’s Biosecurity Division to better verify pet ID, vaccination and health records for imports and exports. Community Food & NCD Prevention: The Palau Conservation Society’s “Grow Local for a Healthy Palau” workshop series continues, with the latest session focusing on compost, soil and portion-size nutrition guidance. Health Workforce Support: Palau appointed Taiwanese scholar Chen Kai-siang as a special adviser to help coordinate Taiwan medical resources, public health policy, and training for health personnel.