Childhood Cancer Awareness (Fiji): Health authorities in Fiji say many children are still arriving for treatment at advanced stages, with 20–30 new childhood cancer cases reported each year; paediatric oncologist Dr Raynold Waisale urged parents to watch for warning signs like unexplained bruising or bleeding, persistent fevers, headaches with vomiting, lethargy, weight loss, and vision changes, noting treatment is available at CWM Hospital and other centres for children from Kiribati and other Pacific islands. Ocean Conservation Funding (Kiribati): The Bezos Earth Fund announced $25+ million in new grants for ocean protection across five Pacific nations, including Kiribati, aiming to help governments safeguard large marine areas and plan sustainable management, as part of a wider $100 million Pacific commitment targeting protection of at least 30% of waters by 2030. Climate & Health Risks (Kiribati at UNGA): Kiribati’s President Taneti Maamau told the UN General Assembly that sea-level rise, coastal erosion, saltwater intrusion and extreme weather are already pressuring communities, calling for climate finance that is adequate, predictable and accessible for Small Island Developing States. Sea Rescue & Medical Checks (Kiribati): Three Bougainvilleans were rescued after 69 days adrift and underwent medical checks after reaching Kiribati, surviving on fish, rainwater and roasted cocoa beans. Pacific Life Expectancy Gap (Naoero): A new analysis says life expectancy gains across the Pacific are uneven, with Naoero falling furthest behind—dropping from above the low-income average in 1960 to the lowest in 2023. Deep-Sea Mining Sovereignty (Pacific): A legal analysis warns that foreign deep-sea mining firms may use investor-state dispute rules to bypass domestic courts, raising health and livelihood concerns for Pacific communities. El Niño Water Stress (Pacific): Commentaries ahead of El Niño warn drought and heavier rains could disrupt water supplies and health services, especially for Pa Enua islands with limited shipping and resources. Amelia Earhart Search (Kiribati): Purdue’s expedition is preparing to investigate a lagoon anomaly near Nikumaroro, with the team set to depart Tarawa by boat in early October.