Rescue and Care: Five people, including two children, were found on Kiribati’s remote Fanning Island after nearly three months adrift. Local medical staff treated them, and an MP urged transfer to Kiritimati for further care. Four others remain missing. Hospital Update: An 18-year-old Papua New Guinean rescued by Kiribati fishermen after 41 days at sea is recovering in Tarawa hospital; his cousin died during the ordeal. Climate and Health: Pacific forecasters warn a strong to very strong El Niño could bring drought and unusually high temperatures into 2027, threatening water supplies and health across the region. Health Funding: Regional health aid is projected to fall, with Kiribati facing an estimated 17% reduction between 2024 and 2026. Nuclear Legacy: Pacific representatives are pressing for healthcare, victim assistance and environmental cleanup for communities affected by decades of nuclear testing.