Public Health: WHO has declared the hantavirus outbreak linked to the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius officially over, with no new infections reported and the last infected person’s contact testing negative; Travel & Local Risk: the ship’s route included stops such as the Falkland Islands, and the outbreak led to three deaths and at least 13 infections, with two patients still receiving treatment in South Africa and France; Community Health & Support: a new report highlights how quitting smoking can improve not just the smoker’s health but also family wellbeing—less secondhand smoke, fewer stressful “cigarette break” routines, and more engagement for loved ones; Environment & Conservation: SAERI has launched new South Atlantic research projects, including a renewed census of Southern Rockhopper Penguins using drones and AI, plus seabird tracking and monitoring of feral goats and genetic health of local species; Safety & Access: Falklands-related travel may be affected by strong winds and cold, with gusts forecast at or above 90 km/h in the far south and rain/snow risks in nearby regions.