Health Funding: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Kiribati government have signed an US$11 million grant for health, a major step toward completing the new Betio Hospital to strengthen services for South Tarawa and outer islands, with the hospital expected to be operational by end of Q2 2028. Regional Health Context: A separate Pacific news brief notes a Chinese missile test near Tuvalu, with reports that the missile landed near the exclusive economic zones of Tuvalu and Kiribati, adding to regional tensions that can affect planning and safety for island communities. Local Health Infrastructure (Non-Kiribati): A UK local report highlights how lack of accessible toilet facilities at a busy country park is hurting residents, including people with disabilities—an example of why basic public health infrastructure matters. Other Non-Health: Most other items this week focus on the Amelia Earhart expedition to Nikumaroro and broader geopolitics, rather than direct health updates.