Breastfeeding & NCD prevention: Tonga’s Ministry of Health has launched its first breastfeeding policy at Vaiola Hospital, aligning with WHO/UNICEF “Ten Steps” and aiming to lift early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding—key gaps given only 37.9% breastfed within the first hour and 32% exclusively at six months; the policy includes skin-to-skin, protected mother-and-baby contact, and formula only when medically indicated. Drug response & rehab needs: King Tupou VI says illicit drugs are a national crisis needing an urgent, integrated response—calling for better education, rehabilitation facilities, and stronger border control and cooperation. Gender-based violence funding: Pacific Forum foreign ministers in Suva urged more sustainable financing for gender-based violence prevention, pushing for gender-responsive budgeting and stronger inclusion in climate and resilience planning. Health system capacity: Government agencies in Tonga are working to strengthen public-sector data collection and use, with a coordinated workshop to improve shared definitions, information-sharing, and links between ministry systems and national reporting to support monitoring across health and other priorities. Caregiving & dementia support: A New Zealand feature highlights the heavy, often invisible burden on family caregivers—describing medication management, dementia support, and the strain on young carers, including those caring for elders with vascular dementia. Sports medicine (Tonga link): A Tonga/Portugal match doctor in Canada (Kyle Martin) discusses concussion checks and injury management at international events, underscoring the role of trained medical teams in player safety.