Viral Hepatitis (Tonga): Dr Siale ‘Ataonga Hausia, Officer in Charge of Princess Fusipala Hospital in Ha’apai, has been named a 2026 “Elimination Champion” for expanding hepatitis B prevention, testing and treatment—reaching remote islands by boat. Health Systems (Tonga): Tonga’s Ministry of Health has celebrated the first cohort of a UCSF–Tonga Quality Improvement Fellowship, training nurse leaders to run local projects on diabetes care, HPV education and vaccination, medication safety, and better clinical education. Settlement & Care Access (Tonga–NZ): A new pre-departure settlement support initiative is helping Tongans prepare for life in New Zealand, covering healthcare, housing, employment, banking, education and everyday systems to reduce stress after arrival. Mental Health (Regional): A global look at “lowest depression” rankings warns low numbers may reflect limited screening, not better wellbeing—an important reminder for mental health awareness and access. Public Health (Region): Water security is flagged as a core public health issue across Asia and the Pacific, linking sanitation, floods, and stressed ecosystems to health and food systems. Infectious Disease (Global): Ebola in DR Congo has surpassed 1,300 deaths as the outbreak accelerates, with violence, supply shortages and distrust hampering response. Identity & Records (Global): Nigeria’s population commission says it has launched thousands of electronic birth and death registration centres, aiming to improve access to legal identity services.