Pacific Health & Climate Link: Fiji’s assistant foreign minister says COP31 must put the ocean at the centre of climate action, arguing that warming seas, coral decline and disrupted fisheries hit health and livelihoods directly. Tuvalu Conservation for Healthier Ecosystems: Tuvalu removed invasive rats from six islets, with residents now reporting more birds and coconut crabs—an ecosystem win that can support safer, more reliable local food webs. Renewables as a Health Budget Saver: A new UNSW report estimates Pacific nations could save nearly $1b a year by replacing fossil fuel imports with renewables, freeing money for hospitals and other services. Tuvalu PROPER Safeguards: Tuvalu released key project documents for the Tuvalu Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program (TV PROPER), including a Labour Management Procedure and an Environmental and Social Commitment Plan covering worker safety, community health, biodiversity protection, and grievance channels. Regional Cardiac Warning: A Fiji cardiologist says cardiovascular disease is the main killer, blaming lifestyle shifts toward more preserved, frozen and fried foods and calling for earlier prevention and healthier eating. Pacific Diplomacy with a Healthcare Angle: Taiwan is returning to Pacific Islands Forum-related events after last year’s exclusion, with a Palau visit that includes checking progress on an AI system for the Belau National Hospital and discussing future health cooperation.