Kiribati Health 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 from distance, outer-island access gaps, and rising non-communicable diseases. Water and Health Risk: A new global map highlights how safe drinking water is still out of reach for billions, with access far below 20% in several low-income countries—an urgent reminder for Pacific health planning where water reliability links directly to disease prevention. Dengue Control in the Region: A regional push for Wolbachia-based dengue prevention stresses that success depends on clear roles, mosquito release choices, strong monitoring, and steady community involvement—key for countries facing fast-spreading outbreaks. Food Security and Malnutrition Threat: El Niño impacts in Papua New Guinea are driving drought, frost and crop losses, with Oxfam warning that reduced meals and less variety can raise malnutrition risk for large numbers of households. Gender-Based Violence Focus: A global review again flags extremely high rates of violence against women in parts of the Pacific, including Kiribati, underscoring the health and safety needs behind prevention and support services.