Pacific Health Workforce: Pacific health leaders put political parties’ plans for wellness, wait times and workforce under scrutiny ahead of New Zealand’s election. A debate over whether policies should identify Pacific communities by ethnicity highlighted why recognizing Niueans and other groups matters in addressing health inequities. Climate-Resilient Health Services: Niue is among 14 Pacific countries covered by a US$1.06 billion climate programme, including a US$250 million Green Climate Fund grant. It will support resilient infrastructure and essential services, including health facilities exposed to climate risks. Tobacco Control: A new WHO report says five billion people live in countries with strong tobacco controls, but many governments still need to do more to help people quit.