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 boost early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding to help prevent non-communicable diseases like obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Emergency Care & Island Access: Tonga Navy rushed a nine-member medical team to ‘Eua after Vaiola Hospital’s Emergency Medical Response Team requested urgent transport for a critically ill mother; the operation was successful, highlighting how fast maritime links can be lifesaving. Health Leadership in Tonga: Tonga appointed three new Ministers—Infrastructure (Tevita Puloka), Finance (Vika Sivoki Lavemaau) and Health (Dr Siale ‘Akau’ola)—as part of a Cabinet reshuffle following court findings involving previous ministers. Drug Harm Reduction & Treatment Needs: King Tupou VI called for an urgent, integrated national response to illicit drugs, stressing education, rehabilitation facilities, and stronger border control and cooperation. Regional Health & Safety: Pacific foreign ministers urged stronger, sustainable financing for gender-based violence prevention, linking better funding to national planning and gender-responsive budgeting. Sports Funding with Health Upside: Fiji formally joined the Pacific Rugby League Partnership, backed by major Australian funding for grassroots sport, school programs, and violence prevention and youth initiatives.