Pacific Health & Water Security: Pacific leaders at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau agreed to strengthen regional action on oceans, fisheries, deep-sea minerals and marine pollution, linking ocean health to climate impacts like sea-level rise and food and water pressures. Kiribati Representation & Health Services: During India–Kiribati talks in Tarawa, India’s High Commissioner visited Kiribati’s dialysis centre, highlighting ongoing healthcare cooperation under the 2023 FIPIC push to expand dialysis units across Pacific countries. El Niño Risk to Drinking Water: With El Niño expected across the Pacific, warnings focus on unsafe drinking water for children—drought can dry supplies while heavy rain can contaminate shallow wells and spread disease. Regional Health Workforce Priority: Smaller Island States leaders agreed to focus on health workforce support alongside transport, fisheries and climate finance access. Health System Stress from Climate Shocks: Coverage also flags that fuel shortages can quickly become water, food and health crises—raising urgency for preparedness in places like Kiribati where there is little margin for disruption.