Climate Resilience: A new ADB and Green Climate Fund programme aims to mobilise more than US$1 billion for 14 Pacific economies, including stronger water supplies and infrastructure to withstand storms and rising seas. Health Access: A WHO regional report warns that rising medical costs and shortages of health workers are leaving families across the Western Pacific struggling to get care. Water Security: El Niño is worsening pressure on Pacific water systems; on Kiritimati, local staff are monitoring freshwater supplies as communities prepare for scarce water. Rescue and Care: Five people who drifted for nearly 100 days were rescued near Fanning Island, Kiribati, and received medical treatment; four others aboard their boat died. Climate and Health: Pacific communities face growing risks to nutrition and wellbeing as saltwater damages crops and freshwater, while reliance on imported food can contribute to chronic diseases such as diabetes.