Health Funding for Kiribati: The World Bank has approved a US$14 million Kiribati Health Systems Strengthening Project to boost care for families across the country, including upgrades to hospitals, health centres and clinics, in-service training for health workers, and stronger health information systems—aimed at easing pressure from distance, population growth, sanitation gaps, and rising non-communicable diseases. Regional Health Threats (Dengue): A new regional focus on dengue control highlights how Wolbachia can help reduce transmission across Asia and the Pacific, but stresses the need for clear roles, mosquito monitoring, and steady community involvement. Water and Health Risk: A global mapping update shows safe drinking water is still out of reach for billions, underlining the ongoing link between clean water access and better health outcomes. Tokelau Health Sector Support: New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced Andre van der Walt as the next Administrator of Tokelau, with support priorities including health services and resilience to climate change. Violence Against Women (Pacific impact): A global roundup points to very high rates of violence against women in parts of the Pacific, including Kiribati, calling attention to urgent health and protection needs.