Dengue Outbreak Watch: More Pacific countries are reporting dengue activity, with Kiribati among six reporting outbreaks as of 11 June 2026; health officials note 3,500+ confirmed cases, 156 hospitalisations and three deaths across the region since 1 January, with mosquitoes driving spread and day-biting risk. Healthcare Cooperation: India’s High Commissioner to Fiji met Kiribati’s Health Minister to deepen ties, including support for high-quality and affordable drugs, dialysis machines and a sea ambulance, plus capacity building. Digital Health & Youth Safety: Kiribati’s Minister for Women, Youth, Sport and Social Affairs Ruth Cross-Kwansing warned that fast digital change brings misinformation and online harm that can affect youth mental health and community safety. Climate & Health Preparedness: SPREP urged Pacific communities to prepare for El Niño impacts after it was declared underway, stressing early action to protect families and reduce risks. Regional Security, Drugs & Public Health: Pacific leaders warned transnational drug trafficking is becoming a health and social crisis, with Kiribati’s minister calling for coordinated regional responses involving health and law enforcement. Pacific Health Systems Under Strain: A U.S.-linked audit highlights how high out-migration and labour shortages are making it harder to staff and maintain schools and medical facilities in Micronesia.