Community Health & Child Services: In East Kameng, the Chayangtajo ICDS Project ran “Angan Ka Utsav” and related programmes across 28 Anganwadi Centres (including Tarawa Yangfo) from Sept 25 to Oct 7, aiming to strengthen community participation and improve services for women and children. UHC & Pandemic Readiness: At UNGA81, health leaders stressed that universal health coverage and pandemic prevention must move together, calling for stronger local capacity, resilient health systems, community engagement, and fair access to health tools. Western Pacific Disease Preparedness: WHO and partners launched a new multi-country Pandemic Fund project for 12 Western Pacific countries, targeting earlier outbreak detection through better surveillance, labs, and emergency response. Childhood Cancer Warning (Fiji, with regional links): Fiji’s paediatric oncologist warned many children arrive late for treatment; parents were urged to watch for warning signs like unexplained bruising, persistent fevers, weight loss, headaches with vomiting, and vision changes, with treatment also available for children from Kiribati and other Pacific islands. Kiribati in Climate Talks: Kiribati pushed for urgent action to avoid overshoot and called for climate finance that is adequate, predictable, and accessible for Small Island Developing States. Ocean Conservation (Kiribati included): The Bezos Earth Fund announced $25m in new grants for ocean protection across five island nations, including Kiribati, supporting habitat protection and plans to safeguard more of the Pacific by 2030. Health & Safety at Sea: Three Bougainvilleans rescued after 69 days at sea in Kiribati received medical checks after surviving on fish, cocoa beans, and rainwater.