Climate Finance Transparency: Australia refused to release internal papers on the Tuvalu Trust Fund, despite AFP requests—raising concerns the $200m fund may be exposed to coal, gas and major oil interests while oversight is limited. Cervical Cancer Prevention: Pacific health leaders at a regional research symposium highlighted progress with HPV self-testing uptake (about 79–82% of women volunteering), while noting gaps in radiotherapy access and the logistics of overseas care. El Niño Health Risks: SPREP urged Pacific communities to prepare as El Niño is declared underway, warning impacts will vary but could hit families hard—especially where services and resources are already stretched. Fuel Crisis & School/Clinic Strain: Plan International argues girls in the Pacific are bearing the brunt of overlapping crises; Tuvalu’s fuel shortages have triggered power cuts, affecting local clinics and school attendance. Digital Health Leadership: A new Asia-Pacific digital health leadership role will support telemedicine and health data systems across Fiji, Kiribati, Tuvalu and the Solomon Islands. Fisheries for Food Security: Tuvalu Fisheries Authority introduced Fisheries Management Regulations 2025 to strengthen permits, monitoring, conservation and enforcement—aimed at protecting livelihoods and nutrition from marine resources. Youth Climate Voice: UNDP opened registration for Pacific Youth Talanoa 2 (Suva, 15 July), focusing on how young people can influence climate governance and decisions tied to health and food security.