Nuclear Legacy: The UN Human Rights Council unanimously backed a resolution supporting technical assistance on the continuing human-rights impacts of nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands. Ambassador Doreen deBrum pointed to decades of cancer and illness among Marshallese; the resolution renews international support for addressing those harms. Dengue Watch: Hawaii reported its ninth travel-related dengue case of 2026, with no local spread identified. Officials say all nine cases involved travel to Pacific Island countries and territories; the Marshall Islands remains a region where dengue risk is present. Veterans’ Care: Guam lawmakers heard calls for a regional Veterans Affairs office to serve veterans across Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and the freely associated states, including the Marshall Islands. Testifiers cited delays in care and help with claims. Household Health: Rising fuel costs are pushing up transport and food costs across the Pacific, with outer-island households especially exposed. Regional analysis warns the squeeze can mean fewer meals and delayed clinic visits.