Tonga Returnees Support: Tonga has launched its first National Returnees Reintegration Policy (2026–2030) to help people coming home after deportation reconnect with family, find housing and work, access healthcare, and reduce reoffending risk—addressing stigma and mental health challenges. Pacific Health Leadership: The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) is holding its 30th anniversary conference in Auckland, honouring 13 Pacific health leaders and advocates, including Crown Princess of Tonga Sinaitakala Tuku‘aho attending. Scabies as a Health Priority: A New Zealand-focused report highlights scabies as far more than an itchy rash, linking it to skin infections and serious outcomes like kidney disease and rheumatic heart disease—calling for stronger public health action, including in Tonga. Mosquito-Borne Risk: Dengue fever has been detected locally in Virginia (US) after a traveler-related case, with officials stressing the overall risk remains low and there’s no sign of wider spread. Sports Injury Care (Tonga links): Coverage notes Tonga’s medical doctor involvement in international rugby match care, and separate Pacific reporting flags delays in treatment access for an injured Fijiana player needing ACL surgery. Health System Equity (PALM): A new poll in Australia backs improving conditions for Pacific workers on the PALM scheme, including the right to change jobs if underpaid and access to Medicare. Legal/Policy Pressure: Judicial review proceedings in New Zealand challenge government approvals of spy satellite launches, with a medical doctor among plaintiffs—raising concerns about harm to civilians in Gaza.