Climate and health impacts: Naoero President David Adeang urged world leaders at Pre-COP31 to deliver real climate finance and emissions cuts, warning Pacific communities are already living with rising seas, drought and disasters that can undo health and development gains. Extreme heat and pregnancy risks: UN climate chief Simon Stiell warned that intense heat is increasingly linked to premature births, stillbirths, low birth weight and maternal complications, citing a survey where most health professionals reported heat-related complications. Disability justice in climate planning: Pacific disability advocates demanded a direct seat at climate decision-making and better access to climate finance, saying inaccessible evacuation planning and neglected infrastructure leave persons with disabilities at higher risk. Kiribati health system strengthening: WHO and partners highlighted universal health coverage and resilient primary health care as key to pandemic prevention, while a new Western Pacific Pandemic Fund-backed project aims to boost surveillance, labs and emergency response across 12 countries including Kiribati. Ocean protection for wellbeing: The Bezos Earth Fund announced $25m in new grants for Pacific ocean conservation, including habitat protection support in Kiribati, as part of a push to safeguard waters that underpin food and livelihoods. Child health alert: Fiji’s childhood cancer awareness drive urged parents to watch for warning signs like unexplained bruising, persistent fevers, weight loss and vision changes, noting many cases are still found late.