Emergency Readiness: The Cook Islands is building KukiMAT, a medical team trained to respond to disasters and emergencies across Rarotonga and the outer islands, with support from WHO and New Zealand partners. Climate and Health: Niue is among 14 Pacific countries covered by a US$1.06 billion climate programme, including funding for infrastructure and essential services that face growing risks from cyclones, flooding and drought. Pacific Health Workforce: Pacific leaders challenged New Zealand political parties to set clear plans on wellness, wait times and workforce, with debate over whether health policy should explicitly recognise Pacific identities, including Niuean. Tobacco Control: WHO says five billion people now live in countries with strong tobacco-control measures, but calls for more help to quit smoking.