Cervical cancer elimination: Pacific health leaders say global results show the disease can be virtually eradicated within a generation, pointing to strong HPV vaccination and screening in places like England and Australia, and highlighting rising uptake of HPV self-testing (about 79–82%) as a practical, community-led pathway. Climate and public health readiness: SPREP is urging Pacific communities to prepare for an El Niño event now underway, stressing that early knowledge and practical steps can reduce risks to families and health. Pacific plastic pollution talks: Pacific voices are pushing for stronger action in global negotiations ahead of a Nairobi meeting next week, with SPREP noting millions of tonnes of plastic waste entering aquatic ecosystems each year and calling for a legally binding treaty to end marine plastic pollution. Marine science and medicines: A new look at marine biobanks describes how “stopping time” in freezers is helping researchers study ecosystems under pressure, while raising big questions about who controls preserved life and how it may be used for future medicines. Niue in the wider region: Niue is listed among Pacific leaders attending a U.S. summit focused on infrastructure, climate mitigation, countering illegal fishing, and improving public health.