AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDrought Preparedness: Vanuatu has declared a first-stage drought alert as dry weather cuts rainfall and reduces water availability, with communities urged to conserve water, monitor official updates, and prepare for possible stronger measures as El Niño conditions strengthen. Measles Readiness: The Ministry of Health, with WHO support, ran a national simulation in Port Vila to test response to an imported measles case spreading to communities and outer islands, focusing on contact tracing, vaccination planning, infection control, risk communication, and cross-sector coordination. Health & Climate Link: A new Lancet Countdown report warns climate change is driving a worsening health crisis in small island states, highlighting heat, food insecurity, and rising infectious disease risks. Pacific Health Coverage Gap: A WHO-UNICEF report says most Pacific countries are struggling to reach 90% child vaccination targets, with Vanuatu meeting only two vaccine targets in 2025. Water & Community Networks: A new report on community-run internet networks flags Vanuatu as among countries where local participation can help deliver practical services like health support in hard-to-reach areas.
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