Food & Nutrition: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency and the Pacific Community launched the “Tuna Bites” campaign for UN World Tuna Day and Pacific Tuna Month, with one-day tuna cooking competitions in Kiribati and other Pacific countries to highlight tuna as a key protein for food security. Local Health & Access: India’s Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) project was launched in South Tarawa, supporting VCO processing plants on Nonouti and Teraina and training for farmers and women’s cooperatives—an indirect boost for community livelihoods that can help families cope with health and nutrition pressures. Health Services Support: India’s High Commissioner visited a dialysis centre in Kiribati, pointing to India’s FIPIC work to expand dialysis units across Pacific countries, and also discussed further healthcare collaboration with Kiribati’s health minister. Climate & Water Safety: Pacific leaders and partners are warning that El Niño could worsen drinking-water safety for children, with drought and flooding both raising the risk of unsafe water and disease—an urgent concern for Kiribati households already facing limited margins. Regional Health Workforce Focus: Smaller Island States leaders at the Pacific Islands Forum agreed to prioritize health workforce support alongside transport and fisheries, aiming to strengthen regional mechanisms and access to climate finance.