AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHeart Health: A Pacific surgeon warns that fatty and processed foods, sugary drinks, excess salt and inactivity raise risks of heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. Tuvaluans are among patients from seven Pacific nations who have received heart-valve surgery in Fiji, but prevention and regular check-ups remain vital. Food and Nutrition: World Vision says families in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands must work more than four days to afford basic food staples, squeezing budgets for healthcare and education. The report also highlights child malnutrition across the Pacific. Climate and Health: SPC reports US$129.9 million in new climate funding approvals, including US$17.89 million to strengthen resilience to climate-related health risks in the Federated States of Micronesia. Food Safety: Pacific officers are training on seafood inspections, traceability and hygiene standards to help ensure fish exports meet health requirements.
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