Border Health & Security: Vanuatu is convening its first National Summit on Border Security and Preparedness for Emerging Drug and HIV Threats in Port Vila on 07–08 July, bringing border agencies and ministries together to plan a coordinated response to rising illicit drug trafficking, transnational crime, and HIV risks across the Pacific. Climate & Youth Health: At the Pacific Innovation Forum on Climate and Environment (PIFCE) in Port Vila, Save the Children’s NextGen youth ambassadors are pushing for children to be central in climate decisions, arguing that young people need real power and resources to lead solutions that protect health and livelihoods. Access to Care: With no taxis and limited public transport, doctors in one town are reverting to home visits to reach patients who can’t reliably get to appointments—highlighting how transport gaps can quickly become health gaps. Indigenous-Led Conservation: Pacific leaders and traditional governance groups are meeting on Indigenous-led conservation and climate resilience, including participation from Vanuatu, focusing on customary stewardship and sustainable financing. Water & Health Risk: A global map highlights where safe drinking water is still out of reach, underscoring ongoing health risks from unsafe water access. Dengue Prevention: A regional push for Wolbachia is framed as a shared public good for dengue control across Asia and the Pacific, stressing clear roles and steady community involvement.