AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPalliative care & end-of-life conversations: Nurse Practitioner of the Year Kate Reed-Cox is pushing for earlier, more human talks in palliative care—so patients and families can discuss what matters before a crisis. Health systems & access: Universal health coverage and pandemic preparedness were linked at a UN meeting, with calls to strengthen primary care, build local capacity, and keep health systems resilient and trusted. Climate and pregnancy risks: UN climate leaders warned that extreme heat is becoming a major threat to pregnant women and babies, straining food, water, power and clinics. Pacific health support on the move: Indonesia’s KRI WSH-991 mission is set to bring medicines and medical equipment across Vanuatu, Fiji, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea, with community and health activities planned. Childhood cancer awareness (Fiji): Fiji marked childhood cancer month with gold lighting and renewed calls for early recognition of warning signs like persistent fevers, bruising, weight loss and headaches with vomiting. Dengue alert: New CDC data shows dengue surges across multiple US states, with travel advisories issued for Cuba, Ecuador and Panama. Vanuatu sovereignty dispute: Vanuatu hit back at a New Caledonian MP over use of the “New Hebrides” name and suggestions about French administration of southern islands.
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