Kiribati Health Funding: The World Bank has approved a US$14 million Kiribati Health Systems Strengthening Project to upgrade hospitals, health centres and clinics, train health workers, and improve health information systems—aimed at better care for remote outer islands and fast-growing urban areas. Water & Health Risk: A new global map highlights how safe drinking water is still out of reach for billions, underscoring the health stakes for countries where clean water access remains low. Dengue Control in the Region: A regional push for Wolbachia-based dengue prevention stresses that success depends on clear roles, mosquito release choices, strong monitoring, and steady community involvement. Pacific Food Security: El Niño impacts are driving frost, drought and crop losses in Papua New Guinea, with Oxfam warning of major hunger risk and rising malnutrition as households cut meal size and variety. Health Research Momentum: Pacific health experts met at the Te Poutoko Ora Kiwa Research Symposium 2026, sharing progress such as high uptake of HPV self-tests and ongoing gaps in services like radiotherapy. Gender-Based Violence Focus: A global roundup spotlights extreme rates of violence against women in several Pacific countries, including Kiribati, calling attention to urgent prevention and support needs. Careers for Health & Services: Pacific students and employers—including from Kiribati—connected at a BYU–Hawaii career conference, linking training pathways to roles across the region. Environment & Health Link: Pacific voices are pushing for stronger action in global plastic pollution talks in Nairobi, reflecting how pollution harms water and ecosystems that communities rely on.