Regional Health Policy: The Asian Development Bank’s 2026–2030 Pacific strategy includes Kiribati and aims to strengthen essential services and infrastructure, with projects tailored to the needs of dispersed island communities. Alcohol Control: Kiribati joined six other countries at a WHO workshop on putting alcohol policies into practice. Proven measures include taxes, limits on marketing and availability, drink-driving enforcement, and access to screening and treatment. Heart Health: A Pacific surgeon urged healthier eating, regular exercise and check-ups to reduce heart disease risks. Pacific Specialist Healthcare in Fiji has treated 30 people from seven island countries, including Kiribati, for heart-valve problems.