Belau National Hospital Site Debate: The Office of the President recommends Airai for Palau’s new Belau National Hospital, but lawmakers are pushing back over whether the site-selection study gave enough detail and whether Congress must approve any relocation from Koror. Dental Access Boost: During Exercise Koa Moana 26, U.S. Marine Corps dentists are delivering free care in Koror, with turnout far higher than expected—351 patients treated and 1,014 procedures by day four. Health Cooperation Grows: Palau appointed Taiwanese scholar Chen Kai-siang as a special adviser to the health and human services minister to help coordinate medical resources, public health policy, and training. Local Public Health Mission: A 16-member Taiwanese youth delegation completed a 14-day GRACE Practicum in Palau, running community screenings for diabetes, oral health, and chronic disease. School Meals, Nutrition Focus: Taiwan, Palau, and Japan supported Palau’s first School Chef Cooking Competition to promote nutritious, child-friendly dishes using locally grown produce. Animal Health & Biosecurity: Osebelel a Charm donated a microchip scanner to Palau’s Division of Biosecurity to better verify pet ID, vaccination, and health records for imports and exports. Aquaculture Milestone: PCC-CRE hatchery reports rabbitfish brood-stock spawned naturally for the first time, supporting local fingerling supply with continued Taiwan Technical Mission support. Healthy Living at Home: The Palau Conservation Society’s “Grow Local for a Healthy Palau” workshops are drawing strong sign-ups, with the latest session focusing on compost, soil, and portion-size nutrition. Health Workforce Link: A Taiwanese health mission and ongoing training efforts highlight continued investment in Palau’s chronic disease care and prevention.