Tonga Health & Policy: Tonga has launched its first National Returnees Reintegration Policy (2026–2030) to support deportees returning home, aiming for “full reintegration and restoration” and tackling stigma, employment barriers, and health and wellbeing needs. Aged Care Build: Construction has started on Tonga’s first integrated aged care facility at Houma (Tongatapu), funded by the ADB, Japan and Tonga, to strengthen social protection as the 60+ population grows. Cancer Prevention: A Tongan nurse, Sela Tuitupou, is sharing her cervical cancer journey to encourage HPV vaccination, with UNICEF Pacific noting only about 30% of eligible girls had received HPV by end of 2023. Immunisation Gaps: A WHO-UNICEF report says Pacific countries, including Tonga, are still missing the 90% vaccination target for some vaccine types—leaving children partially protected. Climate & Health Risk: A Lancet Global Health report warns climate change is worsening health in Pacific SIDS, with more heatwave days and rising spread of climate-sensitive diseases like dengue and chikungunya. Community Safety & Drugs: Tonga is urging community-led approaches to transnational organised crime, linking policing with health, education, social services, rehabilitation and youth support. Sport for Wellness: Japan donated football training equipment to Tonga’s Football Association under its “Sports for Tomorrow” initiative, promoting healthy lifestyles through sport.