Pacific Health & Nutrition: A new regional look at the “global syndemic” highlights how climate change is colliding with undernutrition and rising obesity, driving higher non-communicable disease risk—while Pacific child nutrition still shows big gaps in stunting and wasting. Fuel Crisis to Health Crisis: ChildFund New Zealand warns the Pacific fuel crisis is becoming a longer-term threat to safe water, food, and access to healthcare, especially for places like Kiribati that rely on imported fuel and irregular shipping. Health Tech Cooperation: As Palau hosts the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, Taiwan-linked support is spotlighted for “smart medicine” and healthcare, including a Taiwan-funded artificial intelligence system for Belau National Hospital. Regional Access & Care Support: Coverage on welfare support under the PALM labour mobility scheme says welfare help is extensive on paper but poorly connected in practice—an issue that can affect workers’ wellbeing and ability to raise concerns. Health Burden Research: A systematic analysis on spinal pain underscores how low back and neck pain drive disability and healthcare use, reinforcing the need for effective rehabilitation approaches across the Asia-Pacific. Transport Links: Nauru Airlines has paused parts of its North Pacific Connector, leaving some Micronesian routes without service while Australia reviews bids—raising concerns for travel and timely access to health services.