Gender-based violence: A new global roundup highlights how severe intimate partner and sexual violence remains in the Pacific, naming Papua New Guinea among the worst, with normalization of abuse reported in survey data and Kiribati listed alongside other high-risk countries. Dengue prevention: A regional health piece explains why Wolbachia releases need clear roles on ownership and supply, and how decisions on releasing mosquitoes (adults vs eggs) and sourcing (local vs imported) affect success—important for Asia and the Pacific where dengue is spreading fast. Cervical cancer & women’s health: Pacific researchers point to progress using HPV self-tests, with high volunteer uptake, while noting gaps in radiotherapy access and the burden of patient travel. Water, sanitation & child health: The Blue Pacific Act discussion flags that many Pacific communities, including Kiribati, still lack safe drinking water and sanitation, raising risks of diarrheal disease and malnutrition. El Niño risks: SPREP urges Pacific families to prepare early as El Niño is declared underway, warning impacts will vary but could be significant for health and livelihoods. Cyber safety: Tonga joins an INTERPOL regional cybercrime initiative with participation from Kiribati and others, aiming to strengthen law enforcement and cyber resilience against scams and ransomware.