Kiribati Health & Skills: Kiribati has thanked a 5th Chinese medical team as the #ChineseDoctorsDay effort reaches its 9th month, with doctors providing emergency support and bedside teaching meant to leave lasting skills in local care. Health Systems & Care Access: A week-long technical attachment in Port Moresby strengthened Kiribati’s metrology capability after two Kiribati officers joined Papua New Guinea’s standards laboratory work, supporting more reliable measurement for areas that touch public health, trade, and services. Regional Heart Health: Fiji’s main killer is cardiovascular disease, with a cardiologist pointing to lifestyle shifts—more preserved and fried foods and less fresh fish—as a key driver, while noting patients also come from nearby islands including Kiribati. Health & Wellness Context: A global diabetes roundup highlights how diabetes prevalence is rising and uneven across countries, with Pacific nations like the Marshall Islands among those with very high rates. Community Support: While not a medical policy story, support for mobility and chronic conditions shows up in the RAF Benevolent Fund case of Mary and John Quick, whose housing help grew into mobility assistance.