Aid & health funding squeeze: An OECD report warns Pacific small island developing states face some of the biggest cuts as global Overseas Development Assistance hits its lowest level since 2014, with health support expected to slide back toward pre-pandemic levels and infectious disease programmes taking major hits (including steep projected drops for malaria and tuberculosis). Tuvalu trust fund transparency: Australia refused to release internal papers on investments tied to Tuvalu’s climate-vulnerable trust fund, raising concerns about oversight and possible greenwashing risk for a fund meant to cover rising climate costs. Safe water access gap: A new global map highlights where safely managed drinking water is still out of reach, with billions lacking reliable, contamination-free water—an issue that directly affects health outcomes in the Pacific. Cervical cancer progress: Pacific health leaders report encouraging uptake of HPV self-tests, while also flagging ongoing gaps like limited radiotherapy access and the burden of patient transfers. El Niño pressure on food & services: With a looming 2026–2027 “super El Niño” flagged for Solomon Islands, climate stress is expected to intensify alongside reduced development assistance—raising risks for public health and disaster response. Fuel prices & cost pressures: Brief updates from Fiji, Samoa and Tonga show July fuel and LPG price reductions in some places, but officials warn markets remain volatile—important for household health costs tied to transport and essentials.