AMR Fight: WHO released a practical manual for Western Pacific health workers to strengthen clinical diagnostic stewardship, helping facilities identify infections faster and reduce unnecessary antimicrobial use. Pacific Health Support: Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine donations to Pacific nations topped 1 million doses, including 20,000 to Vanuatu, as countries respond to outbreaks. Renewables & Health Link: A hybrid power station in Vanuatu is moving the country closer to renewable energy goals, supporting more reliable services that underpin health systems. Ocean Stewardship: Vanuatu’s climate minister urged urgent ocean protection on World Oceans Day, warning the “triple planetary crisis” is harming both marine life and people’s wellbeing. Food Safety for Exports: Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu trained on new EU food safety rules for freezer vessels, aiming to keep Pacific seafood exports compliant and safer. Cyclone Recovery: Solomon Islands says about $150 million is needed for Tropical Cyclone Maila recovery, with health, shelter and livelihoods among priority sectors. Nutrition Policy: Doctors and health groups are pushing for mandatory health star ratings on packaged foods to tackle obesity. Public Health Risk: WA reported a first death this year from Murray Valley encephalitis, a rare mosquito-borne virus with no vaccine. Safety Alerts: A serious shark attack at Sydney’s Coogee Beach left a woman in critical condition; nearby beaches were closed.