Dengue Control (Wolbachia): A new regional focus on scaling Wolbachia highlights that success depends on clear decisions on ownership and supply, plus strong mosquito monitoring and steady community involvement—key choices include whether mosquitoes are released as adults or eggs and whether Wolbachia sources are produced locally or imported. Cervical Cancer Prevention (HPV testing): At the Te Poutoko Ora Kiwa Research Symposium 2026, speakers pointed to progress in the Pacific as 79–82% of women volunteer for HPV self-tests, while noting gaps remain, including limited radiotherapy access and the burden of overseas patient transfers. Water & Sanitation (Blue Pacific Act): A Pacific-focused push for long-term U.S. engagement flags that many communities—Kiribati included—still lack safe drinking water and sanitation, raising risks of diarrheal disease, malnutrition, and outbreaks that hit children hardest. Cybersecurity & Health Systems: Tonga’s entry into an INTERPOL regional cybercrime initiative comes as the report warns small island states, including Kiribati, face shortages in cybersecurity preparedness and are vulnerable to ransomware and scams that can disrupt services. El Niño Preparedness: SPREP urges Pacific communities to prepare early for El Niño impacts, stressing that knowledge and practical steps now can protect families and reduce health risks as conditions vary by country. Nutrition Risk from Food Shortages: El Niño-driven frost and drought in Papua New Guinea are already damaging crops and livestock, with Oxfam warning of severe food shortages and rising malnutrition risk. Nutrition & Market Access (Fish safety): Training in Suva for health and fisheries officials links cold-chain know-how to EU tuna market access, as new EU freezing and storage rules take effect.