AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWHO Funding Push for Vanuatu: Vanuatu’s director of public health, Jenny Stephens, says global cuts after the US withdrawal are hitting malaria, TB and HIV programmes, as the Pacific seeks new support at the World Health Assembly. Cancer Care Focus: In Vanuatu, health leaders are pushing for stronger NCD and cancer screening and treatment, including calls to set up oncology services at Vanuatu National Hospital, but staffing shortages remain a major barrier. Regional Health Capacity Building: FAO-backed training in Samoa and Fiji targets sustainable forestry management to strengthen climate resilience—important for protecting ecosystems that communities rely on. Pacific Health Equipment Support: India reports delivering a haemo-dialysis machine with a portable RO unit to Samoa under FIPIC commitments, boosting access to essential care. Disaster Response Recognition: A New Zealand Army engineer has been honoured for emergency engineering work in Vanuatu, highlighting the value of rapid response systems for saving lives. Maritime Safety and Health Risk: Reports of drone attacks damaging a Vanuatu-flagged cargo ship in the Black Sea injured crew members, underlining ongoing risks to civilian transport routes.
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