Food Security & Nutrition: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and the Pacific Community (SPC) are rolling out “Tuna Bites” for UN World Tuna Day and Pacific Tuna Month, with one-day culinary competitions across Fiji, FSM, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu—aimed at spotlighting tuna as a key protein source for Pacific diets and livelihoods. Public Health Watch: Hawaiʻi’s Department of Health says a wastewater sample from Hilo tested positive for dengue virus, with no active local cases currently tracked; officials stress wastewater results are an early warning and urge mosquito-bite prevention, especially with standing water after flooding. Regional Health & Capacity Building: At the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, the Philippines reaffirmed plans for cooperation that includes health care support, food security, disaster preparedness and human capital development. Access to Care & Travel Links: Micronesians are voicing frustration over airline service on the “Island Hopper” route, which many rely on as a lifeline for medical travel, supplies and family connections. Health Workforce & Services: Smaller Island States leaders at the Forum set priorities including strengthening regional procurement and health workforce mechanisms, alongside transport and fisheries development.