Universal health care funding: The World Bank has approved a US$14 million Kiribati Health Systems Strengthening Project to upgrade hospitals, health centres and clinics, train health workers, and improve health information systems—aimed at easing pressure on a system serving both remote outer islands and densely populated South Tarawa. Safe water gap: A new global map highlights where safely managed drinking water is still out of reach, underscoring that many countries remain far below universal access—an issue that matters for Kiribati’s water, sanitation and diarrheal disease risk. Dengue prevention in the region: A Pacific-focused piece explains how Wolbachia can help reduce dengue transmission, but stresses that success depends on clear roles, mosquito monitoring, and steady community involvement—relevant for island settings where dengue can spread quickly. Digital health and health systems support: A regional digital health update says work is expanding across the Pacific, including Kiribati, through assessments of digital health infrastructure and telemedicine landscapes to strengthen how care is delivered and tracked. Blue Pacific Act and child health: A policy explainer on the Blue Pacific Act points to ongoing gaps in clean water and sanitation across Pacific islands, linking poor access to higher risks of diarrheal illness, malnutrition and other health problems for children. Cybercrime readiness: Tonga’s move to join an INTERPOL cybercrime initiative includes Kiribati among participating Pacific nations, highlighting the need for training and cyber resilience as ransomware and online scams rise.