Climate & Food Security: Pacific leaders heard new modelling tied to warming beyond 1.5°C, warning tuna access fees could drop by up to US$90m a year and coastal fisheries could lose as much as 65% of catch—threatening healthy protein on dinner tables. Public Health Surveillance: Hawaiʻi DOH reported dengue virus detected in a Hilo wastewater sample; officials say there are no active cases being tracked and that wastewater results are an early warning, with all 2026 cases travel-related. Regional Health & Partnerships: Taiwan, Palau, Tuvalu and the Marshall Islands signed a joint statement pledging closer cooperation, including health-related support, as Taiwan’s foreign minister attended the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau. Nutrition & Culture: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency and SPC launched the “Tuna Bites” campaign for UN World Tuna Day and Pacific Tuna Month, featuring country tuna-dish competitions across Marshall Islands and other Pacific states. Health Systems & Access (US support): The US announced over US$150m for Pacific initiatives, including a proposed hospital facility upgrade in Palau (with feasibility work) and other health-adjacent investments like water testing and support for Compact states. Maritime Health Risks (indirect): Forum leaders also tightened regional positions on oceans, fisheries and marine pollution—issues that can affect food safety and livelihoods.