; (2) ensuring that any programming does not adversely affect the absorptive capacity of the Pacific Islands; (3) ensuring complementary programs benefit the Pacific Islands to the maximum extent practicable; and (4) ensuring that programming aligns with regional development goals, as outlined by documents such as the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent in order to support sustainable development and promote a shared vision for the future of the Pacific Islands. (b) Formal consultative process The President should establish a formal consultative process with such regional allies and partners to coordinate with respect to such programs and future-years programming. II People-Centered Development 201. Assistance to improve public health outcomes and build public health capacity (a) In general The Secretary of State, is authorized to assist the Pacific Islands to improve public health outcomes and build public health capacity, including in response to the COVID–19 pandemic. (b) Activities supported Activities authorized to be carried out under subsection (a) may include— (1) programming, including grants, cooperative agreements, and other forms of assistance, as appropriate, to assist in building local capacity to ensure that Pacific Islanders have access to the essential health services they need to thrive and to address— (A) maternal and child health; (B) family planning and reproductive health; (C) gender-based violence; (D) food security and nutrition; (E) noncommunicable diseases; (F) communicable diseases, including neglected tropical diseases, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, sexually-transmitted infections, and zoonotic and emerging infectious disease threats; (G) equitable access to quality, essential, and affordable health services and quality-assured, safe, effective medical products and their appropriate use; and (H) water, sanitation, and hygiene