Coral resilience for Pacific health: Woods Hole scientists are hunting for “super reefs” in the Central Pacific—coral communities that can resist or bounce back from extreme heat—as 2023–2026 marine heat waves drive the worst bleaching on record, with over 80% of reefs affected worldwide. Using ocean-current modeling, lab heat tests, and a robotic “Yellowfin” survey vessel, teams are rapidly scanning reefs and using AI to flag which coral colonies hold up, aiming to protect and connect heat-tolerant sites to help repopulate damaged areas. Dengue alert across Tuvalu and the region: Dengue activity is rising, with six Pacific countries and territories reporting outbreaks as of 11 June 2026, including Tuvalu; from 1 Jan–11 Jun, the region logged 3,500+ confirmed cases, 156 hospitalisations, and three deaths, with mosquitoes driving daytime spread and risk of severe disease after prior infection. Disaster readiness support for Tuvalu: Tuvalu police highlighted the Pacific Response Group (PRG), a regional humanitarian and disaster-relief capability, after joining training exercises focused on damage assessments and medical evacuation support when local capacity is stretched. Health access via safer flights: Tuvalu also featured in regional aviation talks (RAMM4) pushing for safer, more affordable, better-connected air travel—key for reaching hospitals and emergency response across far-flung islands.