AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoYouth Wellbeing: Pacific youth representatives, including Vanuatu participants, raised mental health and sexual and reproductive health education at a regional conference, which committed to forming a youth committee to track progress. Regional Development: ADB’s new five-year Pacific strategy includes Vanuatu and aims to strengthen climate resilience, infrastructure and essential services. Vanuatu Health: A Vila Central Hospital doctor warned that injecting silicone, baby oil or petroleum jelly into the genitals can cause severe tissue damage and put further strain on the health system. HIV Testing: Vanuatu health officials rejected mandatory airport HIV screening, saying testing must be voluntary and respect people’s rights. Children’s Care: Six children from Vanuatu are among 15 Pacific children set to receive heart surgery in Fiji through the Uto Bulabula programme.
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