AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGlobal Hunger Watch: With the Strait of Hormuz still unstable, UN agencies say higher fuel and transport costs are feeding into hunger—WFP warns millions more could face acute food insecurity, including new pressure in Somalia and Afghanistan where malnourished children are being turned away from clinics. Vanuatu Health Funding: Vanuatu’s director of public health says global WHO funding cuts are hitting malaria, TB and HIV programmes, as the WHO now faces a major leadership and budget gap after the US withdrawal. Violence Against Women: Vanuatu reports a faster-than-global decline in physical or sexual partner violence by husbands/partners, down from 44% (2009) to 35% (2024), though the pace still needs to accelerate. Pacific Food Safety: EU-backed training in Suva targets new EU food safety rules for freezer vessels, aiming to protect access to the EU seafood market for Pacific Island exporters. Medicines & Care Access: A Pacific-wide health security concern is emerging as illicit drug activity spreads beyond Fiji, with early warning signs for HIV and tuberculosis in neighbouring islands. Community Safety: Reports from Australia highlight serious head injuries after hammer and park assaults, underscoring ongoing public health and emergency response needs.
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