AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDengue Alert for Pacific Travellers: Australia’s Smart Traveller is warning tourists to protect themselves from mosquito bites in Samoa, where dengue outbreaks are ongoing and Vanuatu is also among affected Pacific countries; officials stress using repellent and wearing protective clothing, noting dengue can be mild but may cause severe complications in rare cases. Regional Health Partnerships: On Vanuatu’s 46th Independence Day, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted a Centre of Excellence in IT and healthcare aid, pointing to ongoing support for capacity building in the Pacific. Ocean Health & Community Risk: Pacific nations are pushing ahead with waste and pollution work under SWAP2, including Vanuatu, aiming to improve waste infrastructure and reduce marine litter—efforts that can support healthier environments for communities. Maternal & Child Care Funding Shift: In Australia, a maternal and child health service is being handed back to the Victorian government after local funding changes, raising concerns about access to community-based support for new parents. Kava Safety Research: A new study reviews kava’s complex chemistry and the difficulty of pinpointing which compounds may relate to rare liver injury reports, adding to the debate over modern preparations.
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