Cancer Prevention in the Pacific: A regional research symposium in Auckland highlighted progress on cervical cancer, with 79–82% of women now volunteering for HPV self-tests—though access to radiotherapy and patient transfers remain barriers. Water, Sanitation and Health Risks: A Pacific-focused policy update warns many islands, including Kiribati, still lack safe drinking water and sanitation, raising the risk of diarrheal disease, malnutrition, and outbreaks—especially for children in remote areas. El Niño and Food Security: Oxfam reports El Niño is hitting Papua New Guinea hard, with frost and drought destroying crops and livestock; households may face only two to three months of food, increasing malnutrition risk. Preparing for El Niño: SPREP urges Pacific communities to start practical preparations now that an El Niño event is underway, stressing that knowledge and early action can protect families. Digital Health and Data Leadership: A new Asia-Pacific digital health leadership role was announced, noting work in Fiji, Kiribati, Tuvalu and the Solomon Islands on telemedicine and health data systems. Cyber Threats and Youth Wellbeing: A regional dialogue in Suva flagged rising misinformation and online harm linked to AI and social media, including impacts on youth mental health, with Kiribati’s minister speaking on prevention efforts. Nutrition and Trade-Linked Health: Training for Kiribati and other Pacific exporters focuses on EU tuna freezing rules—important for market access and food safety across the supply chain.