Kiribati Health Skills Boost: Kiribati thanked a 5th Chinese medical team as it reached its 9th month, with doctors providing emergency rescues and bedside teaching meant to leave lasting skills in the community. Regional Health & NCD Focus: Fiji’s cardiologist Dr Sanjeev Kumar Khubey says cardiovascular disease is the main killer, pointing to lifestyle shifts and limited early detection; he notes the hospital handles about 15 cardiac surgeries a month and also receives patients from Kiribati and other Pacific islands. Health Systems Support via Measurement: A week-long metrology work attachment in Papua New Guinea helped two Kiribati officers strengthen measurement services at home, supporting better public health, trade, and lab calibration after Kiribati’s Metrology Act 2021 and Metrology Regulations 2026. Health-Adjacent Trade & Food Access: Malaysia’s e-commerce push shows ready-to-eat foods, beverages, and pharmaceutical products among top performers, with Kiribati listed as a destination—relevant for how health-related goods reach consumers.