AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHeart Health: A Fiji-based surgeon is urging Pacific communities to eat well, stay active and get regular check-ups to prevent heart disease. Pacific Specialist Healthcare has treated 30 heart-valve patients from seven island nations, including Tuvalu. Climate and Health: Tuvalu’s health director says climate change is a health emergency and estimates the country needs AUD$12.9 million over five years to carry out its Health National Adaptation Plan. Regional officials also warn that extreme heat is linked to pregnancy complications, including premature births and stillbirths. Access to Care: Rising fuel costs are pushing up transport and household expenses across the Pacific, with some families delaying clinic visits and cutting meals.
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