AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVanuatu Health Funding at Risk: Vanuatu says global health cuts after the US withdrawal from the WHO are hitting malaria, TB and HIV programmes, with WHO now facing a leadership and funding gap as China steps in as the biggest assessed contributor. Cancer Care Push: In a Vanuatu health sector update, Acting DG Dr Santus Wari says the Ministry is driving non-communicable disease work, including plans to expand screening and treatment for breast and cervical cancer at Vanuatu National Hospital, but stresses a major shortage of trained staff. Pacific Health Workforce Links: A regional partnership focus highlights support for Vanuatu’s health sector growth, including training and staffing pathways discussed in recent regional engagement. Disaster Response Recognition: A New Zealand engineer seconded to Vanuatu’s Mobile Force has been awarded a Distinguished Service Decoration for lifesaving emergency engineering work during a Port Vila plane crash response and the December earthquake. Health System Strain in the Region: New Caledonia health leaders meet to tackle chronic disease, youth addictions, caregiver shortages and costly medical evacuations, aiming for practical, sustainable reforms.
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