Rescue and Care: Five people, including two children, were rescued on Fanning Island after drifting roughly 5,400 kilometres for three months. Kiribati medical officials treated the survivors, who were found after their boat went missing in a storm. Climate and Health: Pacific countries are already reporting El Niño impacts on water, health, agriculture and fisheries, with a strong to very strong event forecast into early 2027. Nuclear Legacy: Kiribati joined Pacific countries backing continued UN assistance for the Marshall Islands to address the lasting human-rights, health and environmental harm from nuclear testing. Health Funding: Regional health aid is projected to fall, with Kiribati facing an estimated 17% reduction between 2024 and 2026.