AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoVanuatu Ferry Disaster: Families on Santo are still waiting on answers after the MV Matui sank in rough seas between Santo and Ambae, with 1 death confirmed, 15 people accounted for alive, and more than 30 missing; an MP says the search began about 30 hours after the sinking, raising concerns about delays and communication. Card Care Across Borders: Three Tongan patients are receiving specialist heart treatment in Fiji after local doctors said care wasn’t available at home, including angiography and stent procedures, with the Tongan Ministry of Health covering travel and medical costs. Regional Health Support: Indonesia has deployed a hospital ship on a 60-day mission to Vanuatu, Fiji, the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea to provide free medical services and strengthen ties. Cancer Access in the Pacific: Papua New Guinea’s new oncology and radiology centre in Port Moresby is expected to open soon, with Vanuatu patients able to access treatment at subsidised local rates. Women’s Health in Vanuatu: A New Zealand Medical Treatment Scheme team delivered specialist urogynaecology care in Port Vila and Luganville, including complex pelvic floor surgeries, plus training to build local capability. Disease Watch: A CDC travel advisory flags increased dengue risk in Vanuatu and other countries, urging mosquito bite prevention.
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