Public Health Alert: Hawaiʻi DOH detected dengue virus in a wastewater sample from Hilo (collected Aug. 24); follow-up results are pending and no active local cases are tracked, but the report notes dengue is a year-round risk across parts of the Pacific including the Marshall Islands. Pacific Food & Water Risk: A UN-backed warning says overshooting the 1.5°C warming goal could slash tuna catches and coastal protein, while sea-level rise threatens drinking water—raising the stakes for nutrition and health security across island nations. U.S.-Pacific Health-Adjacent Funding: At the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, the U.S. announced $150M+ for energy security, anti–illegal fishing, ports, digital support, and a modern hospital facility project (subject to feasibility), with Marshall Islands receiving technical help to modernize mobile networks. Marshall Islands Care Access: A Marshall Islands medical mission reported dental services on Ebeye (including 324 prescription glasses) and an ophthalmology team in Majuro delivering cataract surgery and other eye care through Sept. 3. Regional Governance & Health Workforce: Smaller island states leaders at the Forum pushed for stronger health workforce mechanisms alongside transport, fisheries, procurement, and climate finance access. Safety/Health Incident: A Marshall Islands–registered bulk carrier investigation found a fatal enclosed-space entry incident after a bosun entered a hatch space without following procedures. Diplomacy With Health Implications: Marshall Islands officials reiterated support for Taiwan’s participation in international bodies amid regional pressure—relevant as partners coordinate development and health programs.