HIV Emergency in Fiji: Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency after reported cases rose to about 1 in 60 adults, with officials citing a need to move beyond “business as usual” and expand testing and prevention. Flu Surge: Fiji’s Ministry of Health reports a 75% jump in influenza-like illnesses, with 1,780 new cases in the first week of September and young children hit hardest. Health System Strain: Patients at CWM Hospital face delays in blood tests and X-rays linked to unpaid overtime for lab and radiology staff, raising calls for better shift coverage. Bamboo for Climate-Resilient Building: Fiji’s Forestry Ministry received six bamboo research reports and draft guidelines, aiming to build confidence, standards, and a bamboo code of practice for sustainable construction. Pacific Deep-Sea Mapping: NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer made its first Fiji visit to map the deep seafloor, with data planned for public release and sharing with the Fijian government. AI & Industry in the Pacific: Fiji firm RC Manubhai and Kritilabs sign a three-year pact to bring AI, IoT and video analytics solutions across Pacific markets. El Niño Food Price Worries: Fiji’s consumer watchdog warns El Niño could raise prices and reduce availability of some goods, while cracking down on overcharging. Security at Sea: RFNS Savenaca joined a high seas patrol targeting illegal fishing, boosting surveillance and maritime domain awareness.