Kiribati Health Funding: The World Bank has approved a US$14 million Kiribati Health Systems Strengthening Project to boost hospitals, health centres and clinics, train health workers, and improve health information systems—aimed at easing pressure from remote outer islands and rising non-communicable diseases. Regional Eye Health: The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ says avoidable blindness affects many Pacific people and is often under-measured; its State of Eye Health Research Programme uses WHO tools to help governments plan where eye-care services are most needed. Pacific Heart Screening Tech: Vanuatu launched the HeartCare app to help community health workers and partners screen for heart disease risk earlier, using mobile-recorded vitals like blood pressure and blood sugar to connect people to care before complications. Water Access Data: A new global map highlights where safely managed drinking water is still out of reach, showing huge gaps between high-access countries and many low-income settings. Gender-Based Violence Watch: A roundup of countries with the highest violence against women rates includes Pacific nations such as Kiribati, underscoring the need for stronger prevention and support services.