Child Health Screening: Fiji teams screened more than 56,000 children for heart problems in schools, health centres and rural outreaches, with early detection helping prevent serious disease; five children received early-stage treatment and more Pacific paediatric surgeries are expected in October. Health & Climate Leadership: Te Marae Ora health secretary Bob Williams urged strong Pacific leadership at the Pacific Conference on Health and Climate Change, launching a 2026–2028 action plan to protect the health of more than 14 million people. Climate-Resilient Reefs: New research highlights “super reefs,” with nearly one-third of coral reefs showing resilience to warming—offering hope for places including Tuvalu as reefs face mass bleaching. COP31 Push for Action: Pacific leaders meeting in Palau called for COP31 to deliver climate finance, ocean action and faster renewables rollout, while warning that worsening impacts are already hitting food and community health. Tuvalu Flood Risk: Tuvalu was flagged for rising flooding risk, with a one-in-100-year event projected to become one-in-10-year by 2050, stressing the need for adaptation now. Health Systems Funding (Samoa/Tuvalu/Vanuatu/Tonga): Samoa’s acting health minister signed a near US$3m procurement deal for vaccine-focused equipment and supplies under an ADB-backed Pacific project, aiming to strengthen cold chains and primary care access.